Choose from introductory, intermediate, advanced, and customized mentorship options based on your experience level and professional goals.

1. Introductory Training

• Target audience: New SLPs, SLP students, or clinicians new to pediatric feeding.
• Duration: Half-day to full-day workshop (flexible).
• Format: Hands-on + small group demonstration.

Key learning points:

• Recognize normal pediatric feeding and swallowing development.
• Conduct a structured bedside feeding evaluation.
• Identify early signs of feeding difficulties and dysphagia.
• Implement basic oral-motor and sensory strategies.
• Practice safe positioning and feeding techniques.
• Communicate simple feeding strategies to caregivers.

2. Intermediate Training

Use:

• Target audience: SLPs with some pediatric feeding experience.

• Duration: Full-day workshop or multi-session course.
• Format: Hands-on labs, live demonstration, case studies.

Key learning points:

• Perform comprehensive oral-motor and sensory assessments.
• Identify and classify pediatric feeding disorders.
• Introduce safe texture progression and adaptive strategies.
• Apply behavioral strategies to support mealtime participation.
• Collaborate with caregivers to set practical feeding goals.

3. Advanced Training

Use:

• Target audience: Experienced SLPs managing medically complex children.
• Duration: Multi-day intensive workshop.
• Format: Hands-on clinical sessions, VFSS interpretation, case-based mentorship.

Key learning points:

• Interpret VFSS and FEES results and integrate findings into treatment.
• Design individualized treatment plans for complex cases.
• Manage aspiration risk, oral aversion, and multi-system challenges.
• Implement advanced oral-motor, sensory, and behavioral interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

4. Customized Mentorship & Clinical Shadowing

Use:

• Target audience: SLPs or students seeking one-on-one guidance.
• Format: Flexible scheduling — in-clinic, hybrid, or virtual observation.

Opportunities include:

• Shadowing clinical feeding sessions.
• Individualized case discussion and treatment planning.
• Hands-on practice under expert supervision.
• CEU credit for observation and mentorship.