ARFID Training - National HSCP Office Funded Course

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Start Date 1 7 Sep 2026
Start Date 2 5 Oct 2026
Start Date 3 9 Nov 2026
Start Date 4 7 Dec 2026
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BOOKING IS NOW OPEN THROUGH IASLT website.


This is a HSE National HSCP Office funded course.


More information and registration (open now) available directly through the IASLT webiste:


7th September - https://www.iaslt.ie/cpd-events/arfid-7th-september-2026/


5th October - https://www.iaslt.ie/cpd-events/arfid-5th-october-2026/


9th November - https://www.iaslt.ie/cpd-events/arfid-9th-november-2026/


7th December - https://www.iaslt.ie/cpd-events/arfid-7th-december-2026/



"Management and Treatment of Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)"

There are four courses planned, each of which is a one day course taking place online.

This training is funded by the National HSCP Office, and only staff in HSE funded roles (including S38/S39) are eligible to apply.

This course is being led by The Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT) as an interdisciplinary course with dedicated places for Occupational Therapists and Dieticians alongside our Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.


Course Dates:

  • 7th September
  • 5th October
  • 9th November
  • 7th December


Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

● Describe how feeding skills develop in infancy and early childhood.

● Identify reasons why infants and young children develop feeding difficulties.

● Understand the effect of feeding difficulties on parental anxiety and consequent feeding strategies.

● Assess efficiently a child’s feeding skills and developmental stage of food acceptance.

● Give advice to parents about feeding difficulties that is based on current learning theory and evidence based practice.



Application and Payment information:

  • Payment in full is taken at the time of application.
  • Payment of the fee does not guarantee you a place at this event.
  • Full payment must be received prior to the closing date in order to secure your place.
  • If the event is oversubscribed you will be provided with a full refund.
  • Successful applicants will be notified that they have a place at the event following the closing date.
  • Places are limited and members are advised to apply early to secure a place.
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  • Please read our CPD events cancellation/refund policy. See AOTI T&Cs
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