Melanie Potock
Pediatric Feeding Expert and Author
March 16-17, 2018 – Medford, OR – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving) ** For Health Professionals Only
Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Event Contact: DeNell at denell@morethanwordsst.com for registration information. Course Description: This unique 2-day course benefits pediatric speech...
March 16, 2018 – Medford, OR – Picky Eating and What to Do About It
Who Should Attend: Parents and Health Professionals Session Time: Evening 90 minute course (times TBD) Registration Information: Contact DeNell at denell@morethanwordsst.com for registration information ...
March 2, 2018 – Dedham, MA – Parenting in the Kitchen: Home Strategies for Families in Feeding Therapy (3 hr version)
Who Should Attend: For Health Professionals Only Contact the Director of Special Education for the Dedham Public Schools at eoconnell@dedham.k12.ma.us for registration information. Session Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM...
March 1, 2018 – Dedham, MA – Avoiding Mealtime Battles ** For Parents & Health Professionals
Who Should Attend: Parents and Health Professionals Session Time: 7:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m Registration Information: Contact the Director of Special Education for the Dedham Public Schools at eoconnell@dedham.k12.ma.us for...
February 23-24, 2018 – Houston, TX – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving) ** For Health Professionals Only
BONUS: 2 hours of practical information on Tethered Oral Tissues! Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Course Description: This unique 2-day course benefits...
January 12-13, 2018 – Richardson, TX – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving) ** For Health Professionals Only
Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Course Description: This unique 2-day course benefits pediatric speech language pathologists and occupational therapists interested in the...
3 Ways to Play in Food Without the Mess
By Melanie Potock Speech-language pathologists often recommend kids explore food by getting messy—sinking hands deep into yogurt, painting with pudding or squishing avocados to make “hand-made” guacamole. For kids hesitant...
You Want My Kid to Play in Food? Seriously?
By Melanie Potock Yep, seriously. For many kids, food exploration begins with just learning to tolerate messy hands and faces. Many parents who bring their kids to feeding therapy have...
Can I Combine BLW and Spoon Feeding?
by Natalia Stasenko, MS, RD, CDN Many thanks to registered dietitian Natalia Stasenko for asking my advice on one of my favorite topics – puree or no puree? Read more...
Make a Choice: Food Police or Food Education
By Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP In Aurora, CO, a preschool teacher in a public school setting would not allow 4 year-old Natalee Pearson to eat the Oreo cookies in her home-packed lunch....
