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.