Innovative Approach
With a keen understanding of neurological maturity and its role in supporting development and overall wellbeing, Yichien has devoted her clinical practice to helping children with feeding, communication, and cognition.
Yichien’s pursuit of the Masgutova Method (MNRI®) has given her a firm base in neurophysiology. She is certified in multiple specialized modalities and has vast experience applying them
A successful therapy process is trust-centered, dynamic, and responsive. Yichien develops trust with the child and his or her caregivers. She balances the novelty for which the brain strives and the repetitions that motor pathways require. She tailors her treatment to each child’s individual needs, monitors their responses, and uses the feedback to continually optimize subsequent treatment.
Intensive Treatment Model
The learning of motor patterns, including those involving feeding and speech, requires intensive practice. Intensive treatment often jump-starts a stable, consistent response.
- To fill the need for intensive treatment, Yichien offers SOARSM (Supporting Oral Ability & Resilience SM), a model that provides one child with ten hours of treatment over the course of four days. Click here for SOAR flyer.
- Periodically, Yichien participates in MNRI Family Conferences in Orlando, FL.
Treatment Modalities
MNRI
MNRI® stands for Masgutova NeuroSensory Reflex Integration …
NMES
NMES stands for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. It is the use …
Therapeutic Taping
Therapeutic taping is a treatment method for those who suffer….
PROMPT
Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets was developed by Deborah Hayden. It ….
RDI
Relationship Developmental Intervention is a parent-based intervention approach where a ….
SOS Approach to Feeding
S.O.S. stands for Sequential Oral Sensory and is an approach to ….
Our Approach Includes:
Oral-Function Evaluation
Our Oral function evaluation identifies areas of concern and acts as a basis for treatment planning. It encompasses a child’s neurophysiological readiness, oral skills, and mealtime behaviors.
Intensive Treatment Models
Jump start your child’s progress. The SOARSM program provides individualized intervention to elicit optimal oral skills.
Parent Coaching
Learn how to support your child’s development. Parents will be trained to use child-specific feeding strategies to support eating skills and mealtime interaction.