Lori L. Overland MS CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM
Lori Overland
MS CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM
Owner, Alphabet Soup · TalkTools® Speaker
Owner, Alphabet Soup · TalkTools® Speaker
Lori L. Overland, MS CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM, is a licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in oral sensory-motor and feeding therapy. She holds degrees from Hofstra University and Adelphia University and is the owner of Alphabet Soup, a practice dedicated to infant, toddler, and preschool feeding and oral placement therapy.
Lori's clinical expertise includes oral sensory-motor therapy, oral placement therapy, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and infant and pediatric feeding disorders. She is certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (C/NDT), is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and holds the Fellow of Orofacial Myology (FOM) designation. She is a member of ASHA, CSHA, LISHA, NYSSLHA, and IAOM, and serves as a board member of the Oral Motor Institute.
Lori is the co-author (with Robyn Merkel-Walsh) of Functional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues) and A Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding. She has authored several research articles including "A Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding," "Self-Limited Diets in Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders," and "Food for Thought."
Lori's clinical expertise includes oral sensory-motor therapy, oral placement therapy, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and infant and pediatric feeding disorders. She is certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (C/NDT), is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and holds the Fellow of Orofacial Myology (FOM) designation. She is a member of ASHA, CSHA, LISHA, NYSSLHA, and IAOM, and serves as a board member of the Oral Motor Institute.
Lori is the co-author (with Robyn Merkel-Walsh) of Functional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues) and A Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding. She has authored several research articles including "A Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding," "Self-Limited Diets in Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders," and "Food for Thought."
Disclosures
Financial Disclosure: Lori Overland is the Owner of Alphabet Soup. She is a member of the TalkTools® speakers bureau and receives speaker honorarium. She is author of products published by TalkTools® and receives royalties.
Non-Financial Disclosure: She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Books by Lori
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Functional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues)
co-written with Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP -
A Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding
co-written with Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP
Articles by Lori
- A Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding
- Self-Limited Diets in Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Food for Thought
- Diet-Shaping for Self-Limited Diets in Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Self-Study Courses
A comprehensive sensory-motor framework for assessing and treating pediatric feeding disorders — integrating oral tactile processing, motor development, and family-centered feeding therapy across the continuum of care.
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Specialized feeding assessment and intervention strategies for individuals with Down Syndrome, addressing the unique oral motor, sensory, and anatomical characteristics that affect feeding development.
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Learn how to safely adapt baby-led weaning for at-risk infants and children with sensory or motor feeding challenges — with clinical modifications that support developmental readiness and safe oral intake.
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Understand the neurological, motor, and sensory causes of drooling across diagnostic populations, and learn a clinical framework for assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions.
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A practical guide to pre-feeding preparation for infants and young children — covering oral desensitization, jaw and lip exercises, and sensory-motor readiness activities to support successful feeding transitions.
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Explore how postural tone, reflexes, and whole-body sensory-motor development shape oral function — and learn to identify and address the body-based foundations of feeding and speech challenges.
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Versión en español — comprende las causas neurológicas, motoras y sensoriales del babeo, con un marco clínico completo para la evaluación y el tratamiento.
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