Flexibility and adaptability across settings Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Dysphagia (swallowing) assessment skills Counseling and family education Relationship-building with clients and families Education and special education systems Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Empathy and patience Treatment planning and goal development Private practice and specialized settings Pediatric clinics Medically complex children Infants (feeding and early communication) Toddlers (early language development delays) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Infants with feeding difficulties Preschool-aged children Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) School-aged children