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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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Lefton-Greif MA1, Arvedson JC2. (2016). Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Semin Speech Lang. Nov;37(4):298-309. Epub 2016 Oct 4. Medical advances have improved the survival of young fragile infants and children, many of whom will present with feeding/swallowing problems. Many of these children are at risk for aspiration-induced lung disease, undernutrition or Keep Reading >>
Oral Motor and Feeding Development Charts Developmental Stages in Infant and Toddler Feeding https://www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/media/upload/pdf-downloads/3.5_Developmental_Stages_in_Infant_and_Toddler_Feeding_NEW.pdf Normal Sequence of Oral Motor Development and Eating http://www.keystonepediatric.com/Docs/Normal_OM.pdf Developmental Steps Keep Reading >>
Intensive multidisciplinary intervention holds benefit for children with pediatric feeding disorders http://www.news-medical.net/news/20161111/Intensive-multidisciplinary-intervention-holds-benefit-for-children-with-pediatric-feeding-disorders.aspx Keep Reading >>
Pediatric swallowing specialist, Donna Edwards, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, and ASHA Fellow, has created an outstanding resource for children, parents, and professionals to learn about safe eating and to reduce the likelihood of choking. This coloring book includes a long list of fun activities that parents and professionals can use to teach children about safe and healthy eating. Available in English, Keep Reading >>
Written by Kerry Gibson RD, CNSC, LDN, UNC Pediatric Feeding Team Dietician From the UNC Feeding Team Blog, https://uncfeedingteam.web.unc.edu Children with feeding disorders may require G-tube feeding to assist them in meeting their nutrient requirements. G-tube feedings may be given with a commercial formula, homemade blenderized tube feeding or commercialized blenderized tube Keep Reading >>
Thanks for the great ideas Coach Mel ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wszF_DE0-80&app=desktop Keep Reading >>
Written by Lynne D. Farber CPNP, AC-PC I am a pediatric surgery NP with 30+ years of experience. My hope is that this article will precipitate dialogue regarding gastrostomy issues. The gastrostomy tube placement is my favorite surgery (odd comment, right?) as it allows kids to reach their greatest potential. Please send your questions and thoughts. Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Keep Reading >>
New York Times article: When Do You Worry About a Picky Eater? http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/10/well/family/when-do-you-worry-about-a-picky-eater.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1 Keep Reading >>