Brisbane, Australia (5-Day Hybrid Training Course)

SOS Approach to Feeding: Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Challenges

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 in a Hybrid format (9-hour prerequisite Online Segment + 4 days Live In-Person) through lectures, case presentations, and group activities.
• Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion that is eligible for submission to Professional Organizations for Continuing Education Hours earned during the course.

Included with the completion of the SOS Training Course, participants receive:

• Free listing on the SOS Referral List.
• Ongoing support through the SOS Professional Facebook Group.
• Monthly Live Q&A Events via Zoom with Dr. Kay Toomey.
• Free quarterly SOS Feeding Steps Newsletter with resources for implementing the SOS Approach to Feeding.

Intended Audience
The SOS Training Course is intended for professionals with advanced-level degrees and/or certificate level advanced training, including: Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Dietitians, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Early Intervention Specialists, Nurses, Physicians, and Mental Health Workers. Note: Training Courses are created for professionals. If parents wish to attend the Training Course, they must be accompanied by their child’s feeding therapist.