When you look through a kaleidoscope, there are many shapes and colors that create a picture. It may be blurry at first, but as you turn the kaleidoscope, the shapes and colors continue to change until you get a clear and complete picture.
Similarly, when a client comes to see a speech/feeding professional, the picture may seem a little out of focus because there may be myriad issues that are being presented usually all at once! Speech and feeding professionals must connect interactive, interdependent aspects to define clear treatment plans.
- How feeding serves as the foundation for life development.
- Critical transitions from breast/bottle to table foods.
- Orofacial myofunctional perspective on anatomy and structures.
- Incorporating cultural considerations and family dynamics into treatment.
- Why OPT™ (Oral Placement Therapy) is often the "missing link" in feeding care.
- Mastering the Focus and Reflect™ technique for assessment and treatment.
This Course includes a 2-hour self-study module focusing on systems and functions (breathing/airway and posture). Learners must complete this module prior to participating in the workshop.
An extensive resource packet, including clinical forms and checklists, is included with registration.
- Define the Kaleidoscope Feeding Model™.
- List 2 structures/systems that impact feeding.
- Identify 3 breastfeeding or bottle feeding issues.
- Determine 4 potential feeding roadblocks.
- Apply 2 Focus and Reflect™ assessment and treatment strategies.
- Develop a Kaleidoscope Feeding Model™ Treatment Plan.
