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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, PhD, CCC-SLP,C/NDT. This blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.
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Ideas for transitioning off of a feeding tube From Dr. John Baker, Pediatric GI I recently received an email from the mother of a child who was fed via NG tube and refusing to orally feed. Her doctor was recommending a G-tube but she was interested in getting a second opinion and avoiding surgery. I was able to put her in touch with an SLP, Jenny Hyatt McGlothlin, author of Helping Your Keep Reading >>
Free Webinars from innarahealth.com http://www.innarahealth.com The Innara Health management team is dedicated to improving neonatal care and using our broad healthcare, business and medical technology expertise. http://www.innarahealth.com/webinar-archive/?submissionGuid=61a1ec51-4580-42b5-859b-3772763dd98f Gastric Tubes in Neonates: Controversies and Unanswered Questions by Sandra Keep Reading >>
Supporting Early Feeding Practices: The Link to Learning, Growth, and Lifelong Habits Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT Join Dr. Sandra Hassink and Florence Rivera from the American Academy of Pediatrics to learn more about feeding practices including recently published recommendations. This live virtual event will explore the science behind early feeding recommendations and the Keep Reading >>
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Recommends-No-Fruit-Juice-For-Children-Under-1-Year.aspx American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends No Fruit Juice For Children Under 1 Year Fresh fruit is preferable for older children because it provides dietary fiber and less sugar than juice, according to updated policy statement Fruit Keep Reading >>
By Lisa Kleinz, M.A., SLP/L, CLS, CNT, Account Manager/Clinical Liaison, Dr. Brown's® Medical When traveling around the country as an Account Manager/Clinical Liaison for Dr. Brown's® Medical discussing feeding with feeding therapists, I often ask the question, "Do you currently use our products?" A great deal of them respond, "Yes, with our problem feeders." As a NICU therapist for over 20 Keep Reading >>
by LUCY COOKE, PhD In the UK, the healthy eating lobby has recently achieved a good deal of traction and few parents remain unaware of the benefits of feeding their child a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Many schools have put nutrition policies in place and many have banned any kind of unhealthy food from their premises. Mandatory nutrition standards are now in place for meals served in Keep Reading >>
Pediatric Feeding Workshop:Using a Medical, Motor, and Behavioral Approach- May 12-13, 2017 presenter: Krisi Brackett MS SLP-CCC Motivations is in need of a host for this course- someone to assist with registration and paperwork in exchange for free attendance. If anyone is interested, please contact Jane Boston: Jane Boston jboston@motivationsceu.com. thank you, Keep Reading >>
ASHA: Pediatric Feeding Assessments and Interventions (Live Webinar) Author: Pamela Dodrill, PhD, CCC-SLP Live Webinar Member: $79.00 Nonmember: $103.00 Live Webinar (Group) $249.00 Live Broadcast: Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Eastern time Last day to register for Live broadcast: Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Noon, Eastern time This course will focus on managing Keep Reading >>