The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
The SOS Approach was developed by Dr. Kay Toomey a Pediatric Psychologist who has worked with children with feeding/eating challenges for 35+ years. Established as a family centered, evidence-based program for assessing and treating children with feeding concerns, it is a results-driven feeding program with ~30 years of proven clinical experience helping children learn the skills they need to eat well. This approach holistically addresses body systems involved in a child’s current eating skills:
physical
medical
nutritional
developmental
learning
environmental
oral motor
postural
sensory factors
Individual Feeding Sessions
INITIAL EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT (90 mins) $250
DAILY VISIT (60 mins) $100 /session
In-person, 1:1 skill-building feeding assessment and/or sessions clinically and individually tailored based upon your child’s current developmental skill set including: gross motor skills (i.e., body tension, developmental milestones), fine motor skills, adaptive skills (i.e., utensil/cup use), oral motor skills, 8 sensory systems (i.e., oral aversion), primitive reflex integration, in order to progress across food textures (i.e., transitioning to solids), increase volume and/or variety of oral intake. Therapist will meet families in their homes or in the community.
*Initial evaluations are required before booking daily visits.
Tinies on Tummies (Tummy Time Class - $50.00 / session)
Tinies Take on Solids (Transition to Solids Class - $75.00 / session)
6 SESSIONS (60 mins) / session
In-person 3:1 group sessions focused on family education/empowerment, social modeling, and skill-building within a community setting to learn about the developmental benefits of floor play or introduction of solids via exploration and exposure.
*This program requires a group of 2-3 families and a 6-session commitment (1 session/wk) for optimal effectiveness.
*Initial phone consults are required before booking group sessions.
Group Sessions
Parent Coaching
SESSION (30 mins) $50.00
In-person or virtual 1:1 session(s) with caregivers to support, empower and build their knowledge base and skill set for carry over to foster positive experiences and progress during family mealtimes within the home.
Lunch & Learn Presentations
PRESENTATION (30-60 mins) $100
Educational presentation tailored for pediatric therapy colleagues, doctors offices, and/or caregivers on the SOS Approach to Feeding. Purpose is to provide education and awareness, as well as connect families within our community to the resources they need when faced with pediatric feeding challenges. Presentation can be shared with audience virtually or in-person.
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