FEED I N G P R O G R AM YUM YUM! I N T R O D U C I N G The “Snack Pack” Feeding Program This program is designed for the young picky eater with treatment focused on sensory-based feeding issues and learned behavioral patterns of eating. The course runs for 6-8 weeks in a small therapeutic group which meets once weekly. Groups will be available for ages 2-3 and 4-8. Call today for program details 630-495-6800 The Clubhouse Differences Make all the Difference Here is how it works. UÊ 7iÊÃÌ>ÀÌÊÌiÊ}ÀÕ«ÊÌiÊÜÌÊ>ÊÃ«iV>Ê Clubhouse “opening ceremony”: Kids receive messages of praise from the caregiver and the whole group celebrates the mealtime successes. 7iÌiÀÊÌ½ÃÊ>ÊÀ>}Ê*>ÌiÊÀÊ>Êº-«iV>Ê Delivery Message”, it starts the session on a high note. UÊ /iÊ«>ÀiÌÊÌiÊiÝ«iÀiViÃÊÌiÊ**Ê ÕLÊ*>ÀiÌÊ`ÕV>ÌÊ*À}À>®ÊÜiÀiÊ a licensed therapist will share critical information to support the goals for the coming week and the parents will gain insight from one another. Meanwhile, the Snack Pack kids will be busy with a sensory/body warm-up period which might include some messy play, a body alert activity or food-art activity. UÊ iÝÌÊÃÌ«ÊqÊÌiÊi>ÌiÊÝ«iÀiVi°ÊÊ `ÃÊÛiÊÌÊÌiÊ ÕLÕÃiÊ >vjÊqÊ our full kitchen! Kids are motivated by one another to experience a wider food repertoire and learn how to associate meals with a positive and fun experience. UÊ Ì½ÃÊ>Ê7À>«ttÊÊ7iÊi`Êi>VÊ}ÀÕ«Ê iiÌ}ÊÜÌÊº ivÊÕ``iÃ»°Ê"ÕÀÊ parents join the group to learn how to continue the model with their child. Modeling, praise and a positive parent/child connection with food is reinforced. Hurry and sign up today! Ask about our low tuition rates and reimbursements through your medical insurance. About our Clinical Specialists This program is by run by Masters level Speech Pathologists and/or Occupational Therapists. The Clubhouse staff has combined knowledge of major feeding strategies such as the in the S.O.S. approach, expertise in the learned behaviors associated with food aversion, knowledge of food hierarchies and expertise with sensory and oral motor functioning. Parent/caregiver participation is a keystone to success and is required. The kids learn new eating habits in the safe and motivating environment with their peer group while the parent is trained and carries the skills back into the home. Downers Grove Center Tel: (630) 495-6800 Óä£ÊiÞÊ,>`]Ê£äÓÊUÊÜiÀÃÊÀÛi]ÊÊÈäx£x communication clubhouse Family Owned and Operated Chicago Center Tel: (773) 205-8505 {xnÊ °ÊÜ>ÕiiÊÛi°ÊUÊ V>}]ÊÊÈäÈÎä The Clubhouse Therapy Center www.communicationclubhouse.com