This article was published in Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists, November, 2004 , Vol. 14 •Issue 45 • Page 10. Advance gave permission to re-post. Original article can be accessed at:http://speech-language-pathology-audiology.advanceweb.com/Article/Fees-in-Pediatrics.aspx Since Susan Langmore developed fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in 1988, the use of endoscopy for Keep Reading >>
Using Gross Motor for Oral Motor – How Trunk Turning Exercises Can Improve Tongue Lateralization by Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, owner & inventor www.ARKTherapeutic.com
The author, Debbie Lowsky, MS CCC-SLP gave permission for this article to reposted here. Looking at gross motor skills in relation to oral motor skills is an important concept. Developmentally, a child achieves trunk rotation before lateralization in the mouth. Therefore, It make sense that using exercises that develop rotation can help with the progression toward chewing. I also use rotation Keep Reading >>
Solid food dysphagia in pediatrics- what does it mean?
Some children will be referred for a feeding and swallowing evaluation because of solid food dysphagia or difficulty swallowing solids. Caregivers might describe coughing, choking or gagging on solid food during mealtime. What does this mean and how should it be evaluated? Solid food dysphagia can be related to several different etiologies. GI Issues: In adult patients, solid food Keep Reading >>
On the research front….
Fisher T. & Dusick A. (2014). Case Study: Caregiver Perception of Pediatric Multidisciplinary Feeding Outpatient Clinic. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 2, Iss. 1 [2014], Art. 4. This study explores the satisfaction of caregivers who attended a feeding clinic with a multidisciplinary team. Thirty-five participants participated and results indicated that most participants Keep Reading >>
GI Issues that interfere with successful feeding: How to recognize the symptoms
There are many reasons that infants and children develop feeding problems. Many of these children have a history of prematurity, neurological dysfunction, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and learned patterns of behavior as well as other issues. Research supports that a significant number of children have feeding difficulty related to their GI dysfunction. Hyman PE. Keep Reading >>
Speech-Language Pathologists and Clinical Management of Breastfeeding by Adara Blake, BS, IBCL
During the first year of my graduate program in speech-language pathology, I was very fortunate to be able to pursue my interest in breastfeeding support by completing an intensive lactation consultant certification program. As a student of both disciplines, I have observed the relationship between these professionals with great interest. In some ways, SLPs and IBCLCs are very much at odds with Keep Reading >>
Behavioral Treatment of Feeding Problems: Why and How by MaryLouise E. Kerwin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
MaryLouise E. Kerwin, Ph.D., BCBA-D Chair and Professor, Department of Psychology, Rowan University, Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Director, Center for Behavior Analysis Kerwin@rowan.edu Why are behavioral treatment approaches used with pediatric feeding problems? Answering this question requires an understanding of Keep Reading >>
How To Examine A Baby For Tongue-tie or Lip-Tie by Bobby Ghaheri, from the website DRGHAHERI.COM
I came across Dr. Ghaheri's website DRGHAHERI.COM after reading one of his blogs posted on the website Ages and Stages, http://www.agesandstages.net/. He generously gave me permission to re-post one of his blogs here on examining infants for tongue and lip tie. I am often asked about the frenulectomy's by parents, this website has been very helpful. Great information for feeding Keep Reading >>
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