SOS Professors

Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L

– Pediatric Occupational Therapist; Pediatric Feeding Specialist

Lindsay Beckerman, MOT, OTR/L received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Ohio State University. She is currently the lead OT and Feeding Specialist at Developmental FX, a non-profit pediatric therapy clinic, which utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to transform the lives of children who have neurodevelopmental differences and mental health challenges. Prior to this, she worked as a Pediatric Feeding Specialist at SOS Feeding Solutions @ STAR with Dr. Kay Toomey and Dr. Lucy Jane Miller and currently continues to work with Dr. Toomey as an SOS Professor. Lindsay has also worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team at a hospital/residential facility for children and teens with neurodevelopmental differences and mental health challenges. Lindsay has completed several courses in Ayres SI, is a Level 2 DIR Floortime certified provider, and has completed the Polyvagal Certificate Course. Lindsay enjoys empowering children, teens, young adults, and parents in building skills to help mealtimes go better.

Kelly Fitzpatrick, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

– Pediatric Speech Pathologist; Pediatric Feeding Specialist

Kelly Fitzpatrick, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC received her Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Memphis. She currently works in a Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, where she established a feeding clinic. She works with children of all ages, but specializes in children birth to 3 years and those who are G-tube dependent. Prior to working at the GI clinic, Kelly acted as the Assistant Clinical Director of SOS Feeding Solutions @ STAR with Dr. Kay Toomey and Dr. Lucy Jane Miller. She has also worked in the Early Intervention and Pediatric Outpatient Hospital settings using the SOS Approach to Feeding program. Kelly has completed the STAR Institute’s Intensive Mentorship Program. She is also a Certified Lactation Counselor and a certified DIR Floortime Provider.

Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L

– Pediatric Occupational Therapist; Pediatric Feeding Specialist

Susan Kniffen, MS, OTR/L received her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Shenandoah University (VA). She spent the first two years of her career working with adults in acute care and rehabilitation settings before transferring to working in pediatric settings in 2005. Since 2006, she has been a feeding specialist in addition to working with children who have orthopedic, neurological, and complex medical needs. She is currently an occupational therapist and feeding specialist in the early intervention program for The Resource Exchange in Colorado Springs, CO. Previously she provided pediatric outpatient feeding and rehabilitation services through Memorial Hospital, Toomey & Associates Inc., and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Partnering with families to educate and empower them to be observers and experts of their children is her passion.

Deborah Lagerborg, MS, CCC-SLP

– Pediatric Speech Pathologist; Pediatric Feeding Specialist

Deborah Lagerborg, MS, CCC-SLP received her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. During her graduate studies, she focused on feeding disorders and dysphagia in infants and children. Deborah currently works as a Pediatric Feeding Specialist and Speech Pathologist for Talking Together, Inc. Prior to this position, Deborah worked as a Pediatric Feeding Specialist at SOS Feeding Solutions @STAR with Dr. Kay Toomey and Dr. Lucy Jane Miller. Deborah has also worked in a pediatric outpatient hospital setting, working primarily with infants and children with feeding disorders. She also spent time working in the NICU as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting premature infant development and early feeding experiences. Deborah’s passion is to work with the families, empowering parents to support their own child’s development and success.