Untangling Tongue Tie: From Identification to Responsive Care in Feeding
Presented by Carly Veness, CPSP, IBCLC, MSPA
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is increasingly recognized as a condition of interest, with ongoing discussion about its impact on feeding and management. As awareness grows, it can be difficult to know what to look for, how tongue tie may impact feeding, and what intervention decisions are best for each child. This presentation will provide a clear, balanced overview of tongue tie across the pediatric feeding journey – from breastfeeding and bottle feeding to solids and swallowing. We’ll explore the latest research, practical ways tongue tie may impact feeding, and the importance of looking at both structure and function in assessment. Participants will learn about commonly used assessment tools, their strengths and limitations, and key considerations in making referral or treatment decisions. Woven throughout will be the Circles to Feeding™ Approach, a responsive feeding therapy model that prioritizes comfort, curiosity, and capability as the foundation for progress. Clinical scenarios will bring these ideas to life, highlighting how professionals and families can work together to identify challenges and support feeding in ways that keep the child’s experience at the heart of care.
Important Registration Information
Tickets are available for Parent/Caregivers, Students, or Professionals. Please use the appropriate ticket for your role. Professional are asked to register individually (not as as group).
Where Can I Find The Event Link?
The event link will be included in the confirmation email you receive upon registration. A second email with the link will be sent out when registration closes 24 hours before the live event time.
Time & Date
Please note this event is taking place at 6:30 pm Central Time, and will be held virtually via Zoom. To find out what time this is where you live, look here. Registration will close at 5:00 pm Central Time 10/29/2025. **Please check your spam folder as our emails occasionally end up there.**
CEU Credits
This course is being submitted for credit with the Illinois Early Intervention Program. Please check with your local professional organization to determine additional professional education credit. Those who have paid for a professional ticket and are in attendance for the duration of the full event will receive a certificate of attendance for credit. Those who registered for a student ticket will also receive a certificate, however these will not be eligible for CEUs.
Financial Assistance
Should cost be a concern that would hinder your participation, we may be able to offer financial assistance. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Lindsay Hoffer at lindsay@chicagofeedinggroup.org
Cancellation Policy
Requests to cancel registration for a live course must be made in writing via email to hello@chicagofeedinggroup.org at least 2 days prior to the course date/time. Timely cancellation requests will be honored by a refund of the registration fee minus a $5 administrative fee. Questions regarding cancellations may be directed to hello@chicagofeedinggroup.org.
About Carly Veness, CPSP, IBCLC, MSPA
Carly is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant based in Melbourne, Australia. She is the Founder & Principal Speech Pathologist at Babble & Munch Feeding Therapy, a private practice supporting infants, children, and families with feeding and swallowing. Carly also holds an appointment at the Royal Women’s Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, working with medically complex infants. She is the Founder of Babble & Munch Learning, an international training platform for health professionals in feeding, and the creator of the Circles to Feeding™ Approach. With over 20 years of experience, Carly has a particular focus on infant feeding, tongue tie, gastrointestinal and allergy conditions, infant mental health, and responsive feeding therapy. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Infant and Parent Mental Health and is committed to advancing the field through education and professional development.