Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach™ - Timed Agenda

1-Day Timed Agenda

9:00am - 12:00pm (15 min. break at 10:45)

  • Introduction
  • Overview of Therapeutic Feeding
  • Chronological Development of Feeding Skills (Birth to 30 months)
  • Demonstration of Feeding Techniques
  • Assessment

12:00pm - 12:30pm: LUNCH

12:30pm-4:00pm (15 min. break at 2:15)

  • Planning a Program
  • Discussion of Practical Applications of Techniques - Feeding Practicum
    • Hierarchy of Feeding Intervention
    • Infant Feeding Techniques
    • Introduction to Solid Foods
    • Cup Drinking
    • Straw Drinking
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2-Day Timed Agenda

DAY 1

9:00am - 12:00pm (15 min. break at 10:45am)

  • Introduction and Course Overview
  • Therapeutic Feeding
    • Components of a Three-Part Oral-Motor Program
    • Factors Which Influence Feeding
    • Nutritional Concerns
    • Overview of Structures and Functions for Feeding
  • Chronological Development of Feeding Skills: Birth - 36 months
  • Assessment
  • LIVE Demonstration of Feeding Assessment or Taped Assessment*

12:00pm - 12:30pm: LUNCH

12:30pm - 4:00pm (15 min. break at 2:15pm)

  • Understanding Sensory Processing in the Mouth
  • Sensory Practicum

DAY 2

9:00am - 12:00pm (15 min. break at 10:45)

  • Pre-Feeding Considerations/ Techniques to Prepare the Oral Mechanism
  • Planning a Program
  • LIVE Demonstration of Feeding Techniques*

12:00pm - 12:30pm: LUNCH

12:30pm-4:00pm (15 min. break at 2:15)

  • Feeding Practicum/Hands-On Lab
    • Infant Feeding Techniques
    • Introduction to Spoon Feeding
    • Solid Foods
    • Cup Drinking
    • Straw Drinking
  • Discussion/Questions

 * IF HOSTING A 2 DAY IN-PERSON WORKSHOP, WORKSHOP PARTNER IS TO PROVIDE 2 PEDIATRIC FEEDING CLIENTS FOR THE LIVE EVALUATIONS.