Carrie Brower-Breitwieser, PhD

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A Specialist in Child Psychology

Dr. Carrie Brower-Breitwieser is a pediatric psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. She specializes in assessing and treating pediatric feeding disorders, behavioral disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

She is the clinical director of the Sanford Children’s Feeding and Nutrition Center, which includes Sanford Children’s Intensive Feeding Program. This program is one of only a handful available in the country that can successfully treat feeding and swallowing disorders using a multidisciplinary, evidence-based model.

Her research interests include:

  • Pediatric and neonatal feeding and swallowing disorders
  • Neonatal and early childhood development
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Chronic disease management

Dr. Brower-Breitwieser also serves as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Pediatric Psychology

Types of Care

(701) 234-2431

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
Behavioral Pediatrics: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Graduate School:
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

Experience & Research

Selected Research and Publications:

  • Lane, A., Pacella, J., Beal, J.D., Sahmoun, A., Bellas, W., Fedo-Rosvold, S., Brower-Breitwieser, C.M. (2021). Infant-Led Feeding Outcomes for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Infants: A Retrospective Analysis. Journal of Perinatology, 41 (1865-1872).
  • Peterson, S.M., Frieder, J.E., Quigely, S.P., Kestner, K., Smith, S.L. Dayton, E., Brower-Breitwieser, C.M., & Goyal, M. (2017). Concurrent Schedules of Reinforcement as "Challenges" to Maintenance. Education and Treatment of Children, 40 (57-76).
  • Quigley, S.P., Peterson, S.M., Frieder, J.E., Brower-Breitwieser, C.M., Mullins, S., Ivers, H., & Acker, N. (2013). Example of a Functional-based Choice Assessment for a Student with "Passive" Problem Behavior. Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools
  • Brower-Breitwieser, C.M., Miltenberger, R.G. Gross, A., Orizondo-Korotko, K., Fuqua, R.W. (2008). The use of concurrent operants preference assessment to evaluate choice of intervents for children diagnosed with autism. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 4(3), 270-278.
  • Bosch, A., Miltenberger, R., Gross, A., Knudson, P., & Brower-Breitwieser, C. (2008) Evaluation of extinction as a functional treatment for binge eating. Behavioral Modification, 32(4), 556-576. 

Idea of Care

I strive to provide evidence-based care to my patients and their families using a team model. One of the best parts of working in pediatrics at Sanford Health is the opportunity to work in a team setting to provide the best care to children. I believe it's a privilege to watch your child grow and meet their goals.

Personal Interests

Dr. Brower-Breitwieser is married and has two children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her friends and family.

Additional Locations

Sanford Children's Feeding and Nutrition Center

801 Broadway N.
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 234-2431

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