Feeding Therapy: A Sensory Motor Approach

This course explores and explains the complex issues surrounding feeding disorders and offers a comprehensive explanation of sensory processing and the impact on feeding.

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Course Description

This up to date self-study online course explores and explains the complex issues surrounding feeding disorders. Offers a comprehensive explanation of sensory processing and the impact on feeding. Pre-feeding exercises designed to develop the motor skills for safe, effective, nutritive feeding and therapeutic feeding techniques are targeted. The class includes two live evaluations and program plans.

Learning Outcomes

Identify and define the developmental acquisition of feeding skills.
Recognize individual oral-phase feeding deficiencies.
List at least four goals of an SLP-administered oral-motor feeding program.
Explain the benefits of improved oral movement in cases of oral-phase feeding deficiencies.

The "Feeding Therapy..." course is an interactive, hands-on workshop. When taking this course as a self-study it is encouraged that you follow along with all of the activities.

The list of supplies indicates what is included and the recommended food items you will want to have on hand while watching and following along with the video course.

Instructor

Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP bio

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Included Supplies

2 - Latex-Free Gloves
1 - Straw C
1 - Plastic Spoon
1 - Toothette
1 - Nipple

Not included with Supplies; 1 each of Bubbleyum Gum, Sour Ball, Atomic Fireball, & 2 chocolate kisses. Salty/Crunchy Popcorn, Pretzel Sticks or Veggie Stix, Cheerios, Fruitloops, Apple Sauce, Cranberry Juice.