SOS Approach to Feeding
A transdisciplinary program for assessing and treating children with feeding difficulties
The presentation will cover:
- The development of the SOS Approach to Feeding
- Picky eaters v problem eaters
- Five basic tenants of the SOS Approach to Feeding
- The dietitian’s value and role in the SOS Approach to Feeding
Read a review of the presentation here
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Dr. Kay A. Toomey is a Pediatric Psychologist who has worked with children who don’t eat for over 35 years. She has developed the SOS Approach to Feeding as a family centred program for assessing and treating children with feeding problems. Dr. Toomey speaks nationally and internationally about her approach. Dr. Toomey helped to form The Children’s Hospital – Denver’s Pediatric Oral Feeding Clinic, as well as the Rose Medical Center’s Pediatric Feeding Center. Dr. Toomey co-chaired the Pediatric Therapy Services Department at Rose Medical Center prior to entering private practice. Dr. Toomey acted as the Clinical Director for Toomey & Associates, Inc.’s Feeding Clinic, and then the SOS Feeding Solutions @ STAR before shifting into clinical consultation in order to focus on her teaching. Dr. Toomey is currently the President of Toomey & Associates, Inc. and an Adjunct Research Fellow at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
You may be interested in upcoming SOS training November 6-9, 2023 Adelaide November 14-17, 2023 Newcastle
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the presentation
- Presentation notes
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading