GABRIEL THERAPY GROUP
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing:
Oral Sensory-Motor Evaluation and Treatment for Infants and Children
A two-day clinical intensive for Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists Brought to you by Gabriel Therapy Group.
September 12 & 13, 2026 | ECPI University — Lake Mary, FL | Limited to only 45 attendees
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Two days. Real skills.
Real patients.
Gabriel Therapy Group is bringing together clinicians across Central Florida for a focused, hands-on continuing education intensive in pediatric feeding therapy. This is not a passive lecture series, it is a clinical training designed to change how you work with your feeding clients.
Led by Jennifer Dahms, SLP and feeding specialist, the course covers sensory-motor development, evaluation, and treatment frameworks. Stacey Aspinwall, PT, joins for a dedicated session on positioning and handling considerations for feeding for infants through children.
Whether you are building your feeding therapy caseload or deepening an existing specialization, this intensive educational course gives you the frameworks, tools, and confidence to serve your clients more effectively.
Dates
Saturday & Sunday, September 12–13, 2026
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Location
ECPI University, Lake Mary, Florida​
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Capacity
45 total
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Who should attend
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SLPs, OTs, CF-SLPs, Student Clinician, and pediatric practice owners interested in deepening their practice in feeding therapy.
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Professional Credit
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13.5 Professional Development Hours. Each attendee will received a certificate of attendance to a live training.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jennifer Dahms
Speech Language Pathologist
Jennifer Dahms is a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders with more than 25 years of clinical experience. She earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and has worked across early intervention, outpatient rehabilitation, and private practice settings. Jennifer is the founder of Valley Pediatric Feeding, LLC and currently provides continuing education and patient consults through Jennifer Dahms, LLC. She has presented extensively at local, national, and international conferences and webinars on pediatric feeding, dysphagia, oral motor therapy, and sensory-based interventions. Jennifer was board certified in swallowing and swallowing disorders from 2011–2026 and is a multiple recipient of ASHA’s ACE Award.
FEATURED GUEST SESSION
Stacey Aspinwall
Physical Therapist · GTG Team
Stacey Aspinwall is a pediatric physical therapist with more than 20 years of experience treating children with orthopedic, neurologic, developmental, and movement disorders. A graduate of the University of North Florida’s Physical Therapy Program, Stacey has worked in a variety of settings including NICU, PICU, home health, schools, and outpatient therapy clinics across Arizona and Florida. She specializes in conditions such as torticollis, cerebral palsy, and neurological movement disorders, and is an instructor in the Perception Action approach to pediatric therapy. Stacey also has advanced training in equine movement as a therapeutic intervention and helped establish equine-based therapy services at GTG in 2023. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at East Coast Polytechnic Institute in Orlando.
What you will gain from this course
Practical skills and clinical frameworks you can apply with your patients right away.
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Sensory-Motor Evaluation Frameworks
Learn to conduct thorough feeding evaluations using observation techniques with a sensory-motor lens to support clinical decision making for infants through childhood.
Treatment Planning for Complex Feeders
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Build individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that address differences in muscle tone, motor coordination, sensory processing, and oral function across a variety of pediatric populations
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Deeper Understanding of Sensori-Motor Development
Understand the impact of oral motor and oral sensory development from infancy through childhood, and recognize how these skills influence safe, functional feeding
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Positioning & Handling for Feeding
Understand how postural support and handling techniques directly influence an infant's and child's abilities along with safety during feeding.
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Hands-On Experiences
Apply learning through case studies, video analysis, live demonstrations, and guided lab practice that translate directly into clinical care
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Caregiver Coaching & Carry-Over
Learn strategies and techniques to equip families for feeding progress beyond the therapy session.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
All registered attendees will receive a certificate of completion on the last day of the course with Certification Maintenance information and to keep for personal record of live presentation attendance. You will need to keep your certificate for auditing purposes. Professional Development Hours are not equivalent to ASHA CEUs and will not appear on your ASHA CE Registry, however PDH Hours can be submitted for CCC-SLP Maintenance. (check out ASHA.org for more info.)
Attendees will receive 13.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM
Registration & Welcome
Doors Open, Coffee and Mingle
8:30 AM
Session 1 - 2 PDH Hours
Jennifer Dahms, CCC-SLP
-Introductions, Oral Motor and Oral Sensory Overview Infancy through childhood.
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10:30 AM
Break
10:45 AM
Session 2 - 1 PDH Hours
Stacey Aspinwall, PT
-Posture analysis, positioning strategies for truck stability, tone considerations, and interdisciplinary collaboration for functional feeding and communication outcomes.
11:45 AM
Lunch
12:30 PM
Session 3 - 1.5 PDH Hours
Jennifer Dahms, CCC-SLP
- The Feeding Evaluation Process
-Newborns / Infants Evaluation and Treatment ​
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-Lab Practice
2:00 PM
Break
2:15 PM
Session 4 - 1.5 PDH Hours
Jennifer Dahms, CCC-SLP
-Young Toddlers Evaluation and Treatment ​
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-Lab Practice
3:45 PM
Break
4:00 PM
Session 5 - 1.5 PDH Hours
Jennifer Dahms, CCC-SLP
-Case Examples / Videos / Live Demonstration​
-Questions and Answers with Panel (Jennifer Dahms and Stacey Aspinwall)
Two-Day Agenda
VENUE
ECPI University
Lake Mary, Florida
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Professional classroom with full AV equipment
Full two-day access - September 12 & 13
Intimate capacity for a collaborative environment
Free parking on site
Coffee, snacks and waters provided
Many locations for lunch near by
INVESTMENT
Select your registration
Early registration is limited. Secure your seat at the lowest price before spots fill.
Bringing a Team?
We offer group rates for practices registering 4 or more clinicians. Contact us directly and we will work with pricing that fits your team and covers all course expenses.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions answered
Everything you need to know before registering.
Who is this course designed for? This course is designed for Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. It is also appropriate for CFY clinicians, graduate students, feeding therapists, and pediatric private practice owners looking to build or deepen their feeding therapy skills.
Will I receive CEU hours for attending? 13.5 hours of professional development hours and a certificate of attendance. PDHs are not equivalent to ASHA CEUs, however, your certificate can be used towards CCC-SLP Maintenance. You must be present both days to receive a certificate for this course.
What is the cancellation policy? Unfortunately, we will be unable to refund for cancellations of this event.
Do I need to bring any materials? All course materials will be provided. A supply list or pre-course reading will be sent to all registered attendees before the event.
How do I register a group from my practice? We offer group rates for practices registering 4 or more clinicians. We work with you directly to find pricing that fits your team and covers our costs. Email info@gabrieltherapygroup.com to discuss group registration.
Is there parking at ECPI University? Yes, free parking is available on site. Detailed parking and arrival instructions will be sent to all registered attendees before the event.
Are meals provided during the event? Meals will not be provided, however snacks, coffee bar, and water will be available throughout the presentations.
Will course materials be available after the event? All registered attendees will be provided access to educational materials from the event.