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Breathing Function, Speech Therapy, Feeding/Swallowing, Tethered Oral Tissues, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Manual & Light Therapies
Join us on the journey to holistic well-being! The Speech Network Pediatric Feeding & Orofacial Myology Clinic provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, lactation support, and nutrition programs for infants, toddlers, school aged kiddos, and even specific orofacial needs for adult patients. We specialize in infant and toddler feeding programs, tethered oral tissues like tongue and lip tie, restricted diets/picky eaters, and other related oral motor issues.

Happy Thanksgiving!Feeling thankful and passing along some love to all the therapists I’ve had the blessing of getting t...
11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Feeling thankful and passing along some love to all the therapists I’ve had the blessing of getting to know, support, cheer for, and learn from.

And if you are like me…and love a good sale…you are in luck.

Black Friday through Cyber Monday at 11:59pm

40% off GOMAP Mentoring Sessions

Whether you’ve already started with me or have been craving some individualized support…

For feeding therapists that want confident, evidence-informed clinical decision-making for infant and toddler feeding…

I’m ready to support you…to be your co-pilot…deepening your clinical reasoning and refining your hands-on techniques:)

Comment “leg day” and I’ll send you the link 🔗 or send me a DM with questions if you have them:)

With Thanksgiving right around the corner it’s the perfect time to send a little gratitude out into the world…Grateful f...
11/24/2025

With Thanksgiving right around the corner it’s the perfect time to send a little gratitude out into the world…

Grateful for real whole nutritious foods that get tested by tiny humans learning to be more adventurous eaters…

Grateful for the ability to build trust and safety within my sessions that trickles through to mealtime experiences at home…

Grateful for tools and products that help us make progress in leaps and bounds while supporting healthy oral function, safer swallowing, and easier self-feeding…

Grateful to have space to educate parents on the “why” behind the selection of foods, cups, bottles, spoons, timing, and all the things…

Grateful to have this opportunity to empower parents so they can advocate and guide their littles!

Happy. Healthy. Thriving!

Super exciting to see positive changes in the peanut allergy world.  The early introduction of allergens is working — wi...
10/24/2025

Super exciting to see positive changes in the peanut allergy world. The early introduction of allergens is working — with down trending numbers for peanut allergies showing up in the research and it’s suck good news:) I literally just talked to a mama who works with preschooler who shared that this year’s classes are FREE of peanut allergies and that is amazing!!!!

Have questions ❔or feeling nervous 😬 about mixing those top allergens into your baby’s transition to solids just ask!

💫 Hi, I’m Amanda — Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist (myofunctional therapist), Certified Breat...
10/22/2025

💫 Hi, I’m Amanda — Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist (myofunctional therapist), Certified Breath Coach, and Certified Holistic Sleep Coach.

I specialize in supporting wellness from a holistic and integrative perspective —

✨infants and toddlers with oral function, breathing, feeding, and sleep challenges ✨

✨older kiddos and adults with myofunctional disorders impacting breathing, sleep, and swallowing ✨

— helping families find calm, connection, and confidence through evidence-based, whole body approaches.

My work is rooted in compassion and collaboration — blending science with intuition to address the “why” behind feeding and airway challenges, not just the symptoms. Whether I’m guiding parents through their child’s feeding journey or mentoring fellow clinicians in integrative therapy practices, my mission is the same:
To create empowered, informed, and supported care.

🪴Here you’ll find insights, education, and a safe space to ask questions
🐣Parents — you’re not alone in this journey
💭Therapists — welcome to a community that values both the art and science of our work

And that’s a wrap!  GOMAP AZ - another successful class spent with some awesome therapists!Packed in all the infant and ...
10/18/2025

And that’s a wrap!

GOMAP AZ - another successful class spent with some awesome therapists!

Packed in all the infant and toddler feeding strategies from suck training hierarchy to K-tape and all the things in between:)

Guide the movement. Activate the pattern. Build the foundation and watch the trajectory change! 👏

Travelled down a “lowly sidewalk” for THREE whole days with this group of therapists and it was sooo good!    Curious.  ...
09/28/2025

Travelled down a “lowly sidewalk” for THREE whole days with this group of therapists and it was sooo good!

Curious. Passionate. Driven. Excited to see each of them apply the myofunctional lens to their speech and OT brain banks. Patient care elevated! ☑️

We laughed, celebrated patient progress, shared frustrations, problem solved challenges we face as therapists and business owners, and LEARNED together so that we can bring our best into each session with our patients.

👏 🙌 ❤️

Babies are amazing little communicators from birth!  From those early oral reflexes like rooting..to eye contact and nuz...
06/30/2025

Babies are amazing little communicators from birth! From those early oral reflexes like rooting..to eye contact and nuzzling in for a feed…your baby is talking to you and building the foundational skills for language development!

Be present and curious with a focus on connection and building attachment:)

Watch their eyes and face: eye contact, blinking, and looking away can all be messages. Looking at you may show interest or connection while turning away or furrowing brows may signal overstimulation or a need for a break.

Listen to their sounds: babies grunt, snort, coo and cry with soft sighs and coos showing contentment and crying, gulping, or clicking showing discomfort, air intake, or latch issues.

Notice their body movements: hands, arms, and legs can tell you a lot! Relaxed hands and limbs show comfort and tolerance of flow rate. Tense or flailing may indicate frustration or the need to adjust position or flow rate.

Pause for responses: pause during feeding and wait for their cues. Thai will support back and forth (reciprocal) interactions and build trust.

Respond calmly and consistently: Your responsiveness helps them feel safe. Talk softly, adjust the pace, or reposition if baby seems stressed. They will learn that their signals matter which boosts emotional security and helps them maintain parasympathetic state.

Use skin-to-skin and close contact: a huge stimulator for enhancing bonding and supporting your ability to read their subtle cues while calming your baby’s nervous system and increasing oxytocin for both of you!

And most importantly…TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS!!! You’ve got this mama! You know your baby best - even when you are still learning their language. Each baby communicates in unique ways so keep being present and curious and observe the beauty of the process:)

Still feel like you need support understanding your baby’s cues? I’m happy to help:)

If your little is struggling with feeding it can feel beyond overwhelming!  Cue all the stress and anxiety around mealti...
05/27/2025

If your little is struggling with feeding it can feel beyond overwhelming! Cue all the stress and anxiety around mealtimes… 😫

I’ve spent the last 18 years of my 21 years as a speech-pathologist focusing on infant and toddler feeding with a healthy dose of Myofunctional therapy for kiddos over 4 years old…and I can tell you not every strategy for feeding therapy works ALL the time and it takes a beautiful balance of layering in compassion, connection, confidence building, and exploration to find the right fit! 🩰💃

Approaching therapy with an understanding that every child is as unique as their fingerprint while leaning into evidence based interventions is key. 🔑

These are some of my favorite approaches to incorporate in sessions with toddlers and older kiddos too…

Reducing mealtime stress, improving connection with food, building confidence with new textures and flavors, calming the nervous system, and prioritizing your child’s emotional safety and long-term success are just a few of the focus areas…

Plus a sprinkle of fun, a dash of joy, and a hefty helping of patience are always at the table too! 🍽️

It takes a village and I am happy to help connect you with a qualified therapist in your area if you feel you need support on this feeding journey with your little:) 💬

Xoxo-
Amanda

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas I get to walk this journey of motherhood with!  So grateful to be surrounded and ins...
05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas I get to walk this journey of motherhood with! So grateful to be surrounded and inspired by strong, resilient, confident, and brilliant leaders of these children we are raising as a village:).

Just remember that even when it feels tough and draining that your mama gut always knows best and I’m beyond blessed to learn from each mama I meet! 🤗❤️🌷

It’s Spring Break week for me!  🙌🏝️☀️I’ll be using this week to recharge…lots of family time, fun with friends, and all ...
04/07/2025

It’s Spring Break week for me! 🙌🏝️☀️

I’ll be using this week to recharge…lots of family time, fun with friends, and all the sunshine, sand, and ocean waves FTW!

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160 Moore Drive #202
Lexington, KY
40503

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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