Torticollis, Tongue Tie, and Infant Feeding
A Whole Body Approach to Assessment and Treatment
A self-paced continuing education course intended for OT, SLP, PT, and IBCLC.
This course doesn't just cover the typical trajectory of torticollis.
It bridges the connection between whole-body asymmetry and implications for feeding.
Learning Objectives for Torticollis, Tongue Tie, and Infant Feeding
- Identify 2 whole body implications for side preference and congenital muscular torticollis that can impact feeding
- Identify the difference between typical and atypical oral function as it relates to feeding and torticollis
- Identify the difference between typical and atypical gross motor posture, strength, and coordination as it relates to torticollis
- Identify the relationship between gross motor function and oral function and its impact on feeding in a baby presenting with torticollis
- List 3 observations that can be made during an evaluation of a baby who presents with “feeding difficulties” and “body tension”
- List 3 positioning techniques for feeding to promote optimal oral function in a baby presenting with torticollis
AOTA Approved Provider, ASHA CE Approved Provider, IBLCE Long-Term Provider
HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE
RECORDED VIDEO Lessons
PDF Downloads
Recources
Let's Look Inside the Course
Don’t feel rushed! This is a self-paced, online continuing education course. You can pause, replay, and watch the videos as many times as you’d like as you expand your understanding of oral motor skills and their impact on infant feeding, breastfeeding, and function.
Module one: 2 hours 6 minutes
Course Introduction
- Introduction & Disclosures
- Review of Torticollis
- Anatomical Components & Mechanics of Feeding
Module two: 1 hour 49 minutes
Impact of Congenital Muscular Torticollis & Feeding
- Observations at rest
- Observations during feeding
- Review of restriction in ROM throughout the body
- Research review
- Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)
Module three: 1 hour 26 minutes
Functional Evaluation
- Team approach
- In-depth, step-by-step evaluation (with multiple video examples)
Module four: 1 hour 13 minutes (therapists only)
Interventions for Torticollis
Module five: 1 hour 2 minutes
Case Studies
Course Instructors
Karyn Johnson-Fernandez, MS, OTR/L, SWC, CBS
Karyn (Car-in) is a pediatric occupational therapist and the owner of Food is Fun, Let's Eat. She has been a pediatric occupational therapist since graduating from Samuel Merritt University in 2010. Over the years Karyn has had the pleasure of working in the schools, a private outpatient clinic, and in-home early intervention as a vendor with San Diego Regional Center.
In working with many families over the years, she has realized two things; one, that eating and family meal time is a huge part of daily life which creates a connection to those around us, and two, as a mom of a picky eater, her love for exploring, enjoying, and sharing a balance of tasty and nutritious food and meal times continues to grow.
These two areas combined led Karyn to specialize in feeding therapy, in order to help families feel more comfortable, connected, and successful with meal time in their home and the community.
Karyn currently specializes in sensory and oral motor difficulties, tethered oral tissues (TOTs), breast and bottle feeding in infants as a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), food progression, and overall pediatric feeding difficulties. She truly enjoys and values collaboration with like-minded healthcare professionals to ensure she provides the best quality care to her clients.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and their dogs, trying new foods, cooking, and traveling to new places to make adventurous memories!
Instructor Disclosures
Hope Reyes PT, DPT, CBS
Dr. Hope Reyes PT, DPT, CBS is a licensed Doctor of Physical therapy and founder of Moving Munchkins. She is a pediatric physical therapist and certified breastfeeding specialist. Dr. Hope completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona (Bear Down!) with a major in physiology and a minor in chemistry. She then went on to obtain her doctorate in physical therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Diego, CA graduating with high honors. Beyond her doctoral education, she has extensive training in manual therapy, neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration, airway development, and oral motor assessment and treatment for infants with feeding difficulties.
Dr. Hope is most passionate about ensuring that families feel confident about their child’s development and wellness. She loves to be a part of a collaborative team to offer the most updated and integrative approach to her patients and families.
Dr. Hope provides physical therapy services for babies and children from birth to 12 years of age in San Diego, CA. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her patients and families while providing a holistic approach to meet the family's goals for their children.
When Dr. Hope is not working, she enjoys staying active and spending time with her husband, Eron, fur-child, Lily, and daughter Brielle.
Instructor Disclosures
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this torticollis course intended for?
This torticollis and tongue tie course is designed for:
- Occupational Therapy practitioners (OT and COTA)
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
- Physical Therapy practitioners (PT and PTA)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
Are there prerequisites for this course?
Beyond the professional licensure, there is no required coursework needed prior to enrolling in this course.
As a therapist, can I count this course toward my 90 hours of lactation-specific education?
Absolutely! This course is approved for 4.0 L-CERPs. To receive credit for completion, the course must be completed with 100% watch time and each participant will need to complete a post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% to ensure all learning objectives are met.
Information about AOTA CEUs
This course is approved for 0.75 AOTA CEUs. Participants will be required to:
- Complete the course in its entirety (100% of the course watched)
- Complete a multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed test)
Information about ASHA CEUs
To receive 0.75 ASHA CEUs, participants will be required to:
- Ensure you are eligible to receive ASHA CEUs! Click here for more information
- Complete the course in its entirety (watch time is tracked by the learning management system)
- Complete the multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed test, 3 retakes)
- There is no option for partial credit
Information for Physical Therapists about PT CEUs
APTA does not approve individual companies and you will need to check with your individual state for online course requirements. To best prepare you can save the following:
- The certificate of completion that will be provided
- List of references
- A copy of the assessment questions
How long will I have access to the course?
6 months from the purchase date.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Refunds must be requested within 14 days of purchase by emailing [email protected]. A full refund is available if no modules have been started. A partial refund is available once ANY portion of the course has been viewed. The amount refunded is at the sole discretion of The Lactation OT LLC. There is no refund available after 14 days of purchase OR if module one has been completed. Recipients will receive acknowledgment of refund requests within 3 business days. If the request is valid per the terms listed above, the refund will be processed within 7 business days. If for any reason the course is canceled by The Lactation OT before the course is started, a full refund will be provided.
How do I request special accommodation?
Please send us an email at [email protected] at least 14 days before starting the course with further details of your request.
