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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference>
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
April 10, 2025 - April 13, 2025
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Training is delivered hybrid (online and in-person segments) and live, in-person through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: (720) 672-1143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L Deborah Lagerborg, MS, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.55
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding>
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Location: Live webinar
This is a: Webinar
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# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Date
April 11, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Description
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders. This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube. In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration. Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)
Location: Live webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT
# of CEU Credits: 14
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding>
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Location: Live webinar
This is a: Webinar
More info »
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Date
May 2, 2025 - May 3, 2025
Description
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders. This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube. In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration. Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)
Location: Live webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT
# of CEU Credits: 14
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference>
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
May 10, 2025 - May 14, 2025
Description
**Presented in English with Greek translation. The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: AbleTools
Contact Phone: +357 22 250 115
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Amanda Foster, MS, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: N/A
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference>
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Hybrid Abu Dhabi
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
May 17, 2025 - May 20, 2025
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Training is delivered hybrid (online and in-person segments) and live, in-person through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Hybrid Abu Dhabi
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Intercare Health Center
Contact Phone: +971 2 639 0080
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Amanda Foster, MS, CCC-SLP Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L
# of CEU Credits: See registration site for details
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference>
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Rochester, New York
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
June 10, 2025 - June 13, 2025
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Training is delivered hybrid (online and in-person segments) and live, in-person through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Rochester, New York
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: (720) 672-1143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/ Kelly Fitzpatrick, MA, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.55
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference>
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Description
The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Training is delivered hybrid (online and in-person segments) and live, in-person through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: Caraly Walker
Contact Phone: (720) 672-1143
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L Amanda Foster, MS, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: 3.55
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding>
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Location: Live webinar
This is a: Webinar
More info »
# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding
Presented by Motivations, Inc
Date
July 18, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Description
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders. This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube. In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration. Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)
Location: Live webinar
This event is a: Webinar
Contact Name: Scott Boston
Contact Phone: 800-791-0262 ext 1
Presenters: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT
# of CEU Credits: 14
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference>
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
This is a: Conference
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SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
August 8, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Description
**Presented in English with Turkish translation. The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a transdisciplinary 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.
- Attendees receive foundational information regarding feeding development, evaluation, and SOS Treatment.
- Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance that is eligible for submission to Professional Organization for Continuing Education Hours earned during course.
- Free listing on the SOS Referral List. The SOS Referral List connects SOS Trained Therapists with families and colleagues around the world.
- Ongoing support through an SOS Professional Facebook Group where SOS Trained Therapists can ask questions of the SOS Professors and participate in discussions with other colleagues.
- Monthly Facebook Live Q&A Events with Dr. Kay Toomey.
- Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter filled with ideas and tips for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding in your therapy setting.
- Free SOS Presentations created by Dr. Toomey to help you share information on the SOS Approach to Feeding with your colleagues, families and medical community.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
This event is a: Conference
Contact Name: DiLGEM
Contact Phone: +905331656094
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L
# of CEU Credits: N/A
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference>
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
More info »
SOS Approach to Feeding Conference
Presented by Toomey & Associates, Inc.
Date
August 15, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Description
**Presented in English with Turkish translation. August 15, 2025
- 8:00 am-12:15 pm: Feeding the Child on the Autism Spectrum
- 1:15 pm-5:30 pm: Feeding the 6-16 Month Old Child
- 8:00 am-12:15 pm: Working with Children with Severe Developmental Impairments
- 1:15 pm-3:15 pm: Children with Gastroesophageal Reflux
- 3:30 pm-5:30 pm: Tools in Your Pantry: Effectively Using the Oral-Motor Steps to Eating
- 8:00 am-12:15 pm: Food Science Model: SOS Approach to Feeding Adaptation for the School Aged Child
- 1:15 pm-5:30 pm: Parents as Partners: Helping the Challenging Family
Contact Name: DiLGEM
Contact Phone: +905331656094
Presenters: Kay Toomey, PhD Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP
# of CEU Credits: N/A