SOS Feeding Groups at C&FD

For a long time, therapists at Child and Family Development have helped children and adolescents with feeding difficulties or swallowing problems. Now, we are starting a new service: Feeding Groups using the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach.

This approach, developed by Kay Toomey, Ph.D., targets feeding, oral motor and sensory skills. This program teaches differences and similarities between foods, helps kids learn to appreciate a variety of tastes and textures through exploration and play.

Two tenured therapists have advanced training and expertise:

Barb Hartshorn, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapist, has over 20 years of experience
Marion Wilm, OTR/L, C/NDT, Occupational Therapist, has over 25 years of experience

This play-based approach is for those picky eaters who have a limited diet, are upset by the sight of certain foods or who dislike getting their hands and face messy during meals. Before entering a group, a comprehensive evaluation is completed and individualized intervention goals are established. Then, the fun begins!

At each session, the clinicians provide the parents with specific feeding techniques for home mealtimes. These targeted skills must be reinforced daily for improvement to occur. This group will practice positive, practical and social aspects of eating. The feeding groups will occur on Fridays at the South Charlotte clinic for 12 consecutive weeks. Times will be based on participant availability. A family may pay privately or use insurance.

Ready to get started?

Call
Barb: 704-541-9080 ext. 212
Marion: 704-541-9080 ext. 206

Email
Barb: bhartshorn@childandfamilydevelopment.com
Marion: mwilm@childandfamilydevelopment.com

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www.childandfamilydevelopment.com