M.O.R.E. 2.0 Online Course

& Optional In-Person Practical Lab Day

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)

In-Person Practical Lab Days - 29 Aug or 5 Sep 2026

Outside Australia? Check out our USD pricing here.

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 an

d 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.

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What You’ll Learn in This Course

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.

Throughout the training, you will:

Gain a clear understanding of how SSB synchrony underpins both typical and atypical development.
Develop the skills to identify even subtle dysfunction in SSB patterns through informed observation.
Strengthen your knowledge of typical versus atypical function to enhance clinical reasoning.
Learn simple, inexpensive, and highly effective treatment strategies that can positively impact multiple areas of development.
Build evaluation and treatment skills that support intervention across a variety of populations and diagnoses.

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.

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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.

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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

Discover the M.O.R.E. Book for only ($75 AUD)

M.O.R.E. Integrating the Mouth With Sensory and Postural Functions is a comprehensive therapy resource that bridges sensory integration, oral-motor treatment, and postural development to help therapists, educators, and parents support functional outcomes in children.

Features:

Authors: Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR; Eileen Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA; Sheila Frick, OTR/L
Spiral-bound, paperback, second edition
Explains how oral-motor, respiratory, and postural functions integrate with sensory systems
Includes theory, practical interventions, and treatment equipment suggestions
Helpful for addressing self-regulation, feeding, attention, and motor coordination

Grab M.O.R.E. Book for $75 or $59 with course purchase!

Optional In-Person
Implementation Day ($247 AUD)

One Day. Two Location Options. Deeper Integration.

The M.O.R.E. 2.0 online course includes guided lab activities designed for independent practice.

For therapists who would value additional structure, facilitated practice, and real-time feedback, we are offering a one-day in-person implementation experience hosted at our MoveAbout clinics.

You choose the location that suits you:

Sydney - Saturday, August 29th
Newcastle- Saturday, August 29th
Central Coast- Saturday, September 5th
Garbutt - Saturday, October 3rd

This day is a facilitated deep dive into the existing lab components of the course, designed to support confident implementation and deeper clinical integration of the M.O.R.E. principles.

Why attend the Implementation Day?

The practical focus includes:

Interested in hosting a lab day in your city?

If you would like to explore hosting a MORE 2.0 implementation day in your state,
Email us at pd@moveabout.com.au.

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.”

Available Options for MORE 2.0