Upcoming October Training
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October 16th, 2024
Claryza Pujol, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist Feeding Specialist
Oral Motor-Feeding Skills: Understanding The Developmental Timeline
Target Audience: Families, Caregivers, and Professionals. Early Childhood, ages 0 - 5
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What are Oral Motor Skills?
Oral motor skills refer to the use of the lips, tongue, and jaw to perform tasks like sucking, chewing, and swallowing. These skills begin developing in the womb and are fully developed by around 3 years of age. Primitive reflexes support oral motor skills and are dependent on developing gross motor skills and other physiological milestones. When the synchrony between these different developmental areas is disrupted, feeding and swallowing problems can arise.
Feeding Safety Tips
It's important to be mindful of safety during mealtimes, especially with young children:
- Avoid choking hazards like large chunks, hard candies, nuts, and hot dogs
- Always supervise mealtimes and keep the child seated upright
- Avoid eating in the car seat or while on the go
- Check the child's cheeks for pocketed food
If you have concerns about your child's feeding development or notice signs of a problem, consult with your pediatrician or a feeding specialist, such as a speech-language pathologist.
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UPCOMING PARENTING GROUP SESSIONS
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Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00 am
Location: Linda Ray Intervention Center
October 8, 2024 - December 17, 2024
January 7, 2025 - March 18, 2025
April 8, 2025 - June 24, 2025
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Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 pm
Location: Linda Ray Intervention Center
January 8, 2025 - March 19, 2025
April 9, 2025 - June 25, 2025
Please contact our Program Director, Krizia Warren for more information.
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FDLRS-UM Multidisciplinary Educational Services Center
The University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center is one of six regional Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Multidisciplinary Educational Services Centers. Our center provides diagnostic evaluation, consultation, technical assistance, and pre-service and in-service training to families, teachers, school district personnel, and community support providers concerning children and youth with complex medical, emotional, or behavioral problems.
Early Intervention Program
In partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the Center is an Early Intervention Birth-Two (B-2) provider under the state's Early Steps program for young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Our B-2 program provides related service support including speech and language, occupational, and infant mental health. This program is offered year-round.
Parenting Program
Utilizing the evidence-based model, The Nurturing Program for Parents and their Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges®, the program recognizes that each family has a unique history, value system, cultural identity, and combination of strengths and challenges. Parents and their children learn positive and caring nurturing skills as a family in a group-based setting. Individual family support is also provided as needed through consultation and referrals.
Research
Research institute that is focused on developing evidence-based, best practice models.
Our Referral Link
Please find our referral form and QR code below to register for a screening or evaluation, a birth-to-two center placement, or the parenting program.
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FDLRS is an IDEA-funded state Project of the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). It provides information, training, and support to families to promote effective parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs. Services include assistance in developing family-friendly programs, training, support for services for children with disabilities, and supporting partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools program provides services for children with disabilities ages 3-5.
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A program of Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. is a confidential helpline that connects people in need to community resources available in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. 211 Miami has an extensive database of over 4,000 programs and resources for social service assistance addressing food insecurity, legal help, homeless shelters, and financial assistance programs.
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Calendar Of Upcoming Events
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The mission of the University of Miami Linda Ray Intervention Center is to support and facilitate positive developmental outcomes with high-quality services, thereby improving young children's school readiness and future student achievement.
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