Professional Development that Works
With over 20 years of experience, Stephanie loves training groups to improve professional confidence and client outcomes.
Speaking & Training Topics
Feeding skill development
The Power of Communication and Connection at Mealtimes
Feeding in early intervention
Mealtimes in Infancy & Toddlerhood: Learning Through Opportunity (2-day course, 10.5 hours)
Parents as partners/parent coaching and feeding
Trauma-informed care and pediatric feeding disorder
Problem-solving complex cases
Your custom topic! Events and talks can be tailored to suit organizational needs
Live Training
Stephanie presents interactive workshops to large and small audiences, both online and in person. She is available as an expert speaker for Early Intervention programs, conferences, therapy clinics, hospitals, or large-scale multidisciplinary professional development workshops.
Stephanie is also a co-founder and senior instructor with the Get Permission Institute, the online education home of the Get Permission Approach.
On-Demand Training & Webinars
Learning Through Opportunity: Feeding in Infancy and Toddlerhood; NEW Master Course for Get Permission Institute (www.getpermissioninstitute.com), presented in collaboration with Karen Dilfer, OTR/L; Coming 5/24- See full course description and pre-register now!
Trauma and Feeding: Supporting Families at Mealtimes with a Trauma-Informed Lens, Get Permission Institute (www.getpermissioninstitute.com), presented in collaboration with Karen Dilfer, OTR/L
Together at the Table, Four-part Masterclass webinar series, Continued (www.occupationaltherapy.com, www.speechpathology.com)
Feeding Responsively: An Introduction, The Top 10 Things that Might Disrupt Responsive Feeding, two-part podcast series, Continued (www.occupationaltherapy.com, www.speechpathology.com)
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“One of my favorite presentations of the conference! So many ideas that can be applied in all therapy approaches “ — Sandy, SLP
“Stephanie is a dynamic presenter. Very helpful for my practice. Love videos to support information. Thank you!” — Marie, OT/R
One on One Mentoring for Professionals
Develop your feeding assessment and treatment skills in a year-long structured mentoring program
Grow your skills in a specific area of practice
Problem-solve your most challenging cases
Staff & Program Development
Expand your practice’s reach by developing your team’s ability to comprehensively serve families with feeding challenges
Learn evidence-based, effective, family-centered approaches
Custom programming is available to meet your group’s needs.
Daycare / Early Childhood Programs Training
Train your staff to understand stages in infant and toddler development
Demonstrate to parents that you stand above the rest, with evidence-based approaches to feeding, mealtimes, and communication development