Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS)
The SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) feeding program, developed by Psychologist, Kay Toomey Ph.D, is a non-invasive developmental approach to feeding.
What is the SOS Approach?
The SOS approach follows a hierarchy to feeding, beginning with the basic ability to tolerate food in the room, in front of him/her, touching and eventually tasting and eating foods.
It focuses on increasing a child's comfort level by exploring and learning about the different properties of foods, including texture, smell, taste and consistency. The SOS approach allows a child to interact with food in a playful, non-stressful way.
Parent education and involvement is important
Parent education and involvement is an important part of this feeding approach. A therapist works directly with the parents while they are watching each feeding session to learn this approach to feeding. Parents learn to identify physical signs and "body language" to identify when the child is overstimulated and to assist with setting up the home program.
For more about the SOS approach to feeding, please visit http://sosapproach-conferences.com
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