Oral Motor and Sensory Feeding Techniques for Speech Therapy

Many speech and language clients struggle with oral motor placement, sensory defensiveness, or feeding challenges that directly impact speech clarity and function. This course provides a structured approach to addressing these complex issues using engaging, evidence-based sensory techniques. By completing this course, you will gain the foundational knowledge necessary to design effective therapeutic interventions that incorporate taste, texture, and oral motor exercises, improving outcomes for clients with articulation disorders and feeding difficulties. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamental principles of oral motor development and function across different age groups. * Analyze the role of sensory processing and integration in feeding behaviors and articulation placement. * Apply structured, evidence-based techniques for introducing new tastes and textures in a therapeutic setting. * Design and implement practical exercises using food stimuli to enhance tongue placement and lip closure for speech sounds. * Practice basic assessment methods for identifying sensory feeding aversions and oral motor weaknesses. The material begins by establishing core anatomical and physiological concepts before moving into sensory integration theory and practical application strategies. You will progress through structured lessons on assessment, planning, and specific therapeutic techniques. This course is designed for beginning speech therapists, educators, or related professionals who need foundational knowledge in oral motor and sensory feeding therapy. No prior experience with sensory integration or feeding therapy is required. Start building your expertise in sensory-informed speech therapy today.