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Helping children, families, and clinicians nourish their bodies, minds, and relationships through authentic play and connection to support feeding and language development. ​

Meet Erin Forward, SLP

As a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor at a leading Children’s Hospital, Erin holds a wealth of knowledge in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, early language development, AAC, and trauma-informed care for medically complex children.

Offering evidence-based, playful approaches to feeding therapy, Erin’s courses provide practical tools and strategies to support feeding and language development.

Erin Forward reading a picture book and using AAC with her client, a small boy wearing green pajamas

Our Courses

Erin Forward pointing to her sweater which says 'fed is fed is fed'
Nourishing Meaningful Mealtimes

An Introductory Course for Clinicians and Caregivers

Erin Forward eating a scoop of peanut butter

Nourishing Connection

A Comprehensive Course on Trauma-Informed Feeding Therapy 

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More Offerings

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Need support with your medically complex or neurodivergent clients? Erin is here to help you build authentic connections with families and find confidence as a clinician, either with a video call or a package with ongoing messaging support.

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Looking for an engaging speaker to inspire your team on trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming approaches, or the power of play-based therapy? Erin brings wisdom and passion to each talk, offering insights that resonate deeply with professionals.

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Tune in to First Bite – Fed, Fun, and Functional Resources for the Pediatric SLP, hosted by SLPs Erin Forward and Michelle Dawson. This podcast is perfect for SLPs seeking answers and guidance in caring for medically complex and fragile pediatric patients.

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We'd love to hear from you!

Contact Erin at erin.forward.slp@gmail.com, or reach us by filling out this form. Please note: the contact forms on our website are not monitored 24/7 and are not for emergency inquiries. If you need immediate assistance, please reach out through appropriate emergency channels. For all other questions or inquiries, we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

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Erin Forward with her client, a small boy in dinosaur pyjamas
Erin Forward with her client, a little girl in a wheelchair, wrapped in a blanket with rainbows
Erin Forward SLP, saying 'I love you' in sign language (ASL)
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