M.O.R.E. 2.0 Online Course
Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions
(M.O.R.E. stands for Motor action, Oral skill, Respiration and Eyes)
Registration closes 31 May 2026 (Course access available from 1 Jun to 31 Aug 2026)
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What You’ll Learn in M.O.R.E. 2.0
How do Motor actions, Oral skills, Respiration, and Eyes work together to shape regulation and posture?
M.O.R.E. is an acronym for a framework recognising the influence of the suck-swallow-breathe (SSB) synchrony on all aspects of development and function from infancy through adulthood. It reflects the relationships among Motor action, Oral skill, Respiration and Eyes.
The M.O.R.E. Course originated from clinical work in the 1980s and has been continually updated to align with current research. It equips therapists and professionals working with children with sensory-motor, sensory processing, and developmental differences with practical, applicable skills. Highly regarded by senior clinicians and recommended as a foundational course for early-career therapists, M.O.R.E. provides core principles that underpin effective intervention across diverse treatment approaches.
What You’ll Learn in This Course
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In this course, you’ll deepen your understanding of how the SSB synchrony influences all aspects of development and function, and why it is such a critical factor in dysfunction. You’ll learn how oral-motor and respiratory coordination impact sensory processing, motor control, regulation, feeding, communication, and overall development.
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Throughout the training, you will:
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Gain a clear understanding of how SSB synchrony underpins both typical and atypical development.
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Develop the skills to identify even subtle dysfunction in SSB patterns through informed observation.
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Strengthen your knowledge of typical versus atypical function to enhance clinical reasoning.
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Learn simple, inexpensive, and highly effective treatment strategies that can positively impact multiple areas of development.
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Build evaluation and treatment skills that support intervention across a variety of populations and diagnoses.Â
This isn’t just about following a protocol; it’s about observing, understanding, and responding in a way that truly supports children’s sensory, motor, and behavioural development.
Who will benefit from this training?
This course is designed for Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, and other allied health professionals who work with children who experience sensory processing or developmental challenges.
If you’ve noticed subtle difficulties in behaviour, feeding, communication, or postural control that are often overlooked and are looking for a structured, evidence-informed approach to assess, understand, and support these areas, this course is for you.Â
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Meet Your Speaker: Patricia Oetter, MA, OT, FAOTA
Patricia Oetter is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience in sensory integration, oral motor, and neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT). She works with children from newborns to adults with learning, communication, and behavioral challenges. Patricia is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and has received multiple service awards. She consults with families, schools, and professionals, and is known for her online mentoring of pediatric therapists.
She is the primary author of M.O.R.E. Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions, the MORE DVD, and Out of the Mouths of Babies.
Meet Your Speaker: Eileen Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Eileen Richter brings over 40 years of paediatric OT experience across hospitals, schools, and neonatal units. She specialises in sensory integration, oral motor/respiratory development, and NDT.
Eileen has lectured worldwide, co-directed the Avanti Camp for children with sensory processing challenges, and created continuing education programs for therapists.
She has authored M.O.R.E. Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions, the MORE DVD, Out of the Mouths of Babes, and other key publications in paediatric OT.
Learn more: www.eppicot.com
Participant Comments
“Very Good! Good practical examples so that I could make connections between what was discussed and my students I have in the classroom.”
“Good take-home ideas (and) info for tying it all together. Excellent course variety, lecture, slides, video, labs.”
“. . .these principles are not taught or shared in any other course I have taken. You are able to blend the science with the clinical application. Information was rich and robust. I am amazed how you both synthesize all this information into understandable pieces.”
M.O.R.E Online Course
($397)
Get online access to the MORE course with bonus 2.0 content
- 12 weeks of access to comprehensive, self-paced online learning modulesÂ
- Expert-led content exploring the integration of motor, oral, respiration, and visual systems
- Live online Q&A session with Patricia Oetter and Eileen Richter
- Oral-motor lab kit included, containing a variety of oral motor tools
- And an Overball to support oral-motor and respiratory activities
