Speech-language pathologists are playing an increasingly significant role in the treatment of children with feeding disorders. Physicians often refer clients for feeding therapy secondary to what is seemingly a behavioral issue. In the assessment, however, it may be revealed that there are actually additional medical and/or oral sensory motor deficits that are influencing an individual's ability to engage in safe, nutritive feeding. The behaviors" may be the result of these underlying deficits. This session will introduce a sensory motor approach to feeding therapy as related to the pediatric population. An overview of assessment and treatment techniques will be provided."