Doctoral Capstone Sequential Oral Sensory Feeding Therapy

Explore the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding with this comprehensive course, a real-world look at a third-year Occupational Therapy Doctoral student's capstone project. This valuable resource offers insights into a specialized area of occupational therapy focused on pediatric feeding challenges.

Delve into the background of SOS feeding, informed by a thorough needs assessment and critically appraised topic review. Discover the practical application and successful outcomes of this feeding intervention strategy, as detailed in the capstone experience. Plus, access free resources to support your learning!

By completing this course, you will:

• Gain a strong understanding of feeding interventions in the pediatric population, specifically the unique role of occupational therapy and the SOS feeding approach.
• Learn about the crucial role of parent and caregiver carryover in SOS feeding and the common obstacles to successful implementation at home.
• Understand the contribution of this capstone project to the occupational therapy community.
• See how this project directly supported children receiving SOS feeding services and their families.

Capstone Objectives:

• Develop skills in utilizing and analyzing evidence-based practice for occupation-based interventions and cultivate a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, and advocacy skills to promote positive change for clients, communities, and the occupational therapy profession.
• Observe the application of SOS feeding skills with clients under the guidance of a capstone supervisor.
• Access knowledge gained from at least two online Webinars on feeding intervention in occupational therapy (OT).

This course is ideal for occupational therapists, students, and anyone interested in improving feeding outcomes for children. Learn how the SOS approach can make a difference!