A Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding in the Down Syndrome Population

This course was previously entitled, Developing Oral-Motor and Feeding Skills in the Down Syndrome Population. It has been updated. Course Description This one day class focuses on the development of oral sensory motor skills to support safe, nutritive and socially acceptable feeding skills in people with a diagnosis of Down syndrome.  Factors which interfere with feeding, and strategies to mitigate those obstacles will be covered. A theoretical foundation for assessment and treatment will be provided.  Therapeutic techniques for pre-feeding, and therapeutic feeding will be shared through videos and demonstrations. Learning Outcomes Participants will know how to: Analyze health issues which impact feeding and are noted more frequently in people with Down Syndrome Identify characteristics which impact feeding within the Down Syndrome population Describe a working knowledge of the theory behind a sensory motor approach to feeding Assess sensory motor issues which impact nutrition and or