When Children Won’t Eat:
Picky Eaters Versus Problem Feeders:
August 11-14, 2022
Assessment and Treatment Using the SOS Approach to Feeding
Clarion Hotel Portland
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COURSE SUMMARY:
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding workshop is a trans- disciplinary program for assessing and treating children with feeding difficulties and weight/growth problems from birth to 18 years. It integrates posture, sensory, motor, behavioral/learning, medical, and nutritional factors to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth problems. Intended Audience Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Dietitians, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Early Intervention Specialists, Nurses, Physicians, and Mental Health Workers. Note: Training conferences are created for professionals. If parents wish to attend the training workshop, they must be accompanied by their child’s feeding therapist. Course Level The SOS Approach to Feeding conference is an Intermediate level course: Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter. Content Disclosure The course content is focused on the SOS Approach to Feeding and there will be limited or no information provided about similar products or services. Conference Tests and Evaluation Form Requirements All Participants are required to take a multiple choice test each day of the conference to verify their understanding of the Conference materials. Upon full completion of the SOS Approach to Feeding Conference, participants must also complete a course evaluation form in order to receive their certificate of attendance. |
