Cate is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and Myofunctional Therapist with over 15 years of extensive experience managing feeding and swallowing disorders in newborns, infants, children, and adults. She is also a Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC).
Cate has completed several specialized trainings that focus on feeding difficulties and oral motor deficits including:
- Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs)
- NOMAS: Neonatal Oral-Motor Assesment Scale Courses
- Beckman Oral Motor
- SOFFI®: Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants Training Courses
- Kinesiology Taping for Pediatrics
- DIR/Floor Time Certification
- Can-Eat Approach
- The Myo Method: Myofunctional Therapy Course
- Pediatric Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies
- The Early Feeding Skills Assessment Tool
- Catherine Shaker Feeding and Swallowing Seminars
