The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding: Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders

Friday, September 24th - Sunday, September 26th, 2010 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Presenters:

Kay Toomey, PhD
Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP

Description:

This conference is designed to help professionals assess and treat children with Feeding Disorders and other Feeding difficulties using the "SOS Approach to Feeding." "The Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding" is a transdisciplinary program designed to help professials understand the multi-factorial complexity of Feeding Problems, identify areas needing intervention and teaches interventions for the "whole" child. This conference is intended for professionals who work with children with Feeding Difficulties. This includes: Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Special Educators, Early Intervention Specialists, Nurses, Physicians, Dietitians, Mental health Workers, other Child Care Providers, Educators and Physical Therapists.

Where:

NOTICE: Location Change!
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
One Liberty Blvd.
Malvern, PA 19355

610-296-9800

desmondgv.com

Hotel Information:
Rooms have been reserved until 9/2/10! Mention "Austill's" for the reduced rate!

Objectives:

Identify the major reasons why children won't eat, based on learnig theory principles.

Outline the necessary developmental skills for feeding, and the order of acquisition of those skills across time.

List current and historical - physical, behavioral, motor, oral-motor and sensory factors needing examination as part of a feeding assessment.

Implement "Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding" treatment strategies for toddlers, young children and older children with developmental delays, in Group and Individual treatment formats.

Continuing Education Units:

Contact hours: 22

AOTA CEUs: 2.2
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA

Cost to Register:

Austill's Therapists: $325.00 (Requires Login)
Austill's Agency: $325.00
Single Registrant: $439.00
AOTA Member: $395.00
3 or more: $395.00

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