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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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As many of you know, I'm a big fan of Jill Rabin's work. I am intrigued by the idea of modifying Baby Led Weaning for children with special needs. In this episode, you can hear Jill talk about some of her ideas. Thank you Hallie for this informative podcast. The Untethered Podcast with Hallie Bulkin MA, CCC-SLP, COM Episode 31: Jill Rabin M.S., CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC December 30, Keep Reading >>
Complex Case - Changing Therapy Strategies When Needed *I shared this case with Suzanne Evans Morris and she provided some guidance and analysis at the end. Hope you enjoy John is a 6 year old male with a complex medical history: Downs syndromeEsophageal Atresia and TEF fistula with several dilations and repairsLaryngeal Tracheal Cleft s/p repair with Keep Reading >>
Tongue-Tie. What Everyone Needs to Know By Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP Posted with permission. As a speech pathologist for over 24 years, I have seen many patients with various diagnoses. Since my practice specializes in oral motor and feeding disorders, I meet many patients who have been struggling with speech and feeding issues for some time, often with limited progress. Most Keep Reading >>
The Truth about Fussy Eating by by Claire Gillespie shared from The Week It's no big secret that a lot of kids don't like vegetables. Or they think they don't like them, because they don't really know — they won't try them. Another non-secret is that one of the most exhausting aspects of parenting is arguing with your kids about the fact that they don't eat their vegetables. Tantrums, Keep Reading >>
Thoughts from the ASHA Convention... I know this is late- ASHA was weeks ago but due to a busy semester I am just now getting to my post. Thank you! To all of the presenters/authors for pediatric feeding and dysphagia. I was only able to attend some of the sessions but the ones I attended were excellent and I heard good feedback about the topics, speakers, and overall variety Keep Reading >>
Want more information on the nutrition side of pediatric feeding disorders? Please check out my colleague from the UNC Feeding Team's webinar! I have been begging her to do this for years. https://www.motivationsceu.com/product-page/7308-food-function-and-formulaunderstanding-the-triad-of-pediatric-nutrition Keep Reading >>
Hello Everyone! I wanted to say hello on this beautiful October afternoon! I have taken a bit of a hiatus from my blog due to being completely overcommitted this Fall. I know many of you can relate but I can almost see some light. This is what I'm up too...lots of things I just got though a big presentation for our wonderful board of the UNC Children's Hospital. We were asked to put Keep Reading >>
Updates from the Feeding Flock There is now a third version of the NeoEAT for infants who are doing a combination of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding: the NeoEAT - Mixed Feeding. The paper just came out today and is open access, so you can download the PDF for free from the link below: [https://rdcu.be/bMxan](http://em.rdcu.be/wf/click…) Keep Reading >>
Love this article, look for medical reasons first! Desiree Rivera-Nieves, MD1 , Anita Conley, MS, RD, CSP, LDN2, Keri Nagib, OTR/L, IBCLC2, Kaiya Shannon, LCSW2, Karoly Horvath, MD., PhD1,2, and Devendra Mehta, MD1,2 Gastrointestinal Conditions in Children With Severe Feeding Difficulties. Glob Pediatr Health. 2019 Apr 16;6:2333794X19838536. doi: 10.1177/2333794X19838536. eCollection Keep Reading >>
Here are some news articles that I have posted on the Pediatric Feeding News Facebook Page. How To Feed Kids without Resorting to Kid Food Keep Reading >>