Understanding the Suck-Swallow-Breathe (SSB) Synchrony: The MORE Framework for Clinical Practice
Understanding the Suck-Swallow-Breathe (SSB) Synchrony: The MORE Framework for Clinical Practice
1 hour
The instructors
Overview
Free Webinar for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists!
This professional development webinar introduces the MORE framework—a clinical model that highlights the foundational role of suck-swallow-breathe (SSB) synchrony in neuromotor and sensorimotor development. MORE stands for Motor, Oral, Respiratory, and Eye (vision) integration and reflects the interrelated systems that influence function from infancy through adulthood.
Healthcare professionals working in pediatric care, neurorehabilitation, or feeding therapy will benefit from a deeper understanding of how SSB coordination supports regulation, motor skills, postural control, oral-motor development, and more.
What You'll Learn
This webinar provides a high-level overview of the neuromotor foundations of the SSB synchrony and how disruption in this synchrony can affect multiple areas of function. Through a clinical pre- and post-treatment case study, we’ll examine:
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Key anatomical and physiological structures involved in SSB
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Developmental systems affected by suboptimal SSB patterns
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Evidence-informed strategies for assessment and intervention
Learning Objectives
After attending this webinar, healthcare professionals will be able to:
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Discuss the structures and mechanics underlying SSB synchrony
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Describe three or more developmental domains supported by intact SSB function
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Identify at least three clinical presentations resulting from atypical SSB coordination, and outline effective treatment approaches
Intended Audience
This session is designed for:
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Occupational Therapists (OTs)
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Physiotherapists (PTs)
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Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
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Clinicians working in pediatrics, feeding and swallowing, motor development, or neurodiversity
Why This Training Matters
Disruptions in the suck-swallow-breathe synchrony can have far-reaching impacts on a child's development—including feeding challenges, oral-motor dysfunction, respiratory irregularities, and delayed motor coordination. Understanding the MORE framework equips clinicians with a holistic lens for screening, assessment, and early intervention, which can significantly improve long-term outcomes.
Elevate your clinical skills and expand your understanding of foundational developmental mechanisms.
Join us to integrate this evidence-informed approach into your physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology practice.
Live or On-Demand Access
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Live Webinar Time: Tuesday, September 23rd, at 7PM EST
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Can’t attend live? No problem!
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The replay will be available for on Embodia’s YouTube channel 48 hours after the live webinar
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Webinar recordings will also be accessible for free to Embodia Members. The certificate of completion is available with the course
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The instructors
MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Ms. Richter graduated with a BS in occupational therapy from the College of St Catherine and earned her Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from the University of Minnesota. She has over 40 years of pediatric experience in a variety of settings, including children's hospitals, public schools, preschools and neonatal intensive care units. She has extensive background in sensory integration theory and treatment, is NDT certified, and has completed the NDT Baby Course. She has lectured throughout the United States, Europe, South America and Asia on topics related to sensorimotor integration, oral motor/respiratory development and pediatric occupational therapy.
Ms. Richter helped establish and Co-Directed the Avanti Camp in Wisconsin (a sensory integration summer camp for children with sensory processing disorders) for many years. Ms. Richter has been instrumental in bringing continuing education opportunities to thousands of therapists around the country through Professional Development Programs and is now developing therapeutic equipment and other resources under the brand Richter Active Integration Resources (RAIR).
Ms. Richter has published several professional books and articles on sensory-motor integration assessment and treatment for children with developmental delays and sensory processing dysfunction, including, MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions, the MORE DVD and Out of the Mouths of Babes, Sensorimotor Integration for Developmentally Delayed Children and The Sensorimotor Performance Analysis.
Learn more about Eileen at: www.richterair.com; www.eppicot.com