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SOS Feeding Therapy

Our Feeding Therapists assess and treat children who are picky eaters, problem feeders or have other eating difficulties.

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What is SOS Feeding Therapy?

The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding approach has been developed over the course of 30 years through the clinical work of Dr. Kay Toomey and colleagues. It is a transdisciplinary program for assessing and treating children who are picky eaters, problem feeders, and/or have weight & growth difficulties. This program addresses motor, oral, behavior/learning, medical, sensory and nutritional factors that impact the development of feeding skills.

Our Feeding Therapists

A feeding therapist is typically a licensed occupational therapist or speech and language pathologist. Both professionals require a minimum of a masters degree in their field and continuing education specifically designed to learn about pediatric feeding disorders and feeding therapy. Feeding therapists are trained to address the overall motor skills, oral motor skills, and sensory aspects of both picky eaters and problem feeders.

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What are the Benefits of SOS Feeding Therapy?

Addressing pediatric feeding disorders in a holistic way.

SOS feeding therapy is child based and play based, and will never include force feeding or other methods that create additional fear and food resistance. The SOS feeding approach addresses all areas of feeding including baseline motor skills, oral motor skills, and emotional and sensory skills that feeding requires. The normal development of feeding is followed, ensuring the child meets each skill at each level and does not develop splinter skills that are not generalized and maintained. Food hierarchies (sequential eating) and choices play an important role in feeding treatment. Children learn they can eat a variety of foods and maintain the ability to make choices and feel safe.

The goals of a SOS feeding program are for a child to have 30 foods in his repertoire, including 10 proteins, 10 starches, and 10 fruits/vegetables. Also, the child should be able to eat age-appropriate foods without gagging, vomiting, or doing battle with family.

What are the Benefits of SOS Feeding Therapy?

Our Experts are Experienced in

Addressing oral motor and sensory based difficulties
Supporting the needs of picky eaters and problem feeders
Treating needs of children on the  autism spectrum

TES’ approach to SOS Therapy

How do we make therapy fun?

How do we make therapy fun?

Sensory based movement play preparation and creative play with all food modalities make therapy fun.

How do we work as a team?

How do we work as a team?

All disciplines at TES therapy are in constant communication and consultation on a daily basis.

How do we include the family?

How do we include the family?

Parents are involved in every step of the way with clear communication of what has occurred during therapy and what their steps are in the home.  Building relationships with families is a strength of TES therapists.

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Credentials

Our Therapists' Credentials

Occupational Therapist Registered Licensed
Occupational Therapist Registered Licensed
Certifies Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certifies Occupational Therapy Assistant
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Language Pathology Assistant