Our Mission

Our school-based dysphagia program provides students with therapy and supports to advance their swallowing, eating and drinking skills so that they can fully participate in the demands of the educational setting.

Comprehensive Services

The Lake Drive Program serves a diverse population of students. A flexible range of program options address targeted goals in the following areas:

	saliva management control
	transitioning from tube to oral feedings
	successful school day oral medication delivery
	advancing eating and drinking skills

Each student receives an individualized treatment plan which includes supportive opportunities to practice and improve desired outcomes in natural settings. Parent participation and collaboration is supported and encouraged.

Our Staff

Since eating and drinking skill development is influenced by sensory processing, respiration, gross and fine motor, oral motor, cognitive and linguistic, and social/emotional skills, a multidisciplinary model is essential. With specialized expertise and training, our team consists of:

	Speech and Language Specialists
	Occupational Therapists
	Physical Therapists
	Registered Nurse
	Clinical Psychologist
	Social worker
	Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Consultative Services

Dr. Joan Sheppard,Ph.D., a Board Certified and internationally recognized expert in the area of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders provides program consultation.

State and Nationally Recognized

The Lake Drive school-based dysphagia program has been successful in designing and implementing educationally relevant interventions for over two decades and has been recognized nationally in professional magazines and journals.

Providing thoughtful and individualized intervention services for every child.