Way to go Feeding Flock! The Feeding Flock research group had 4 poster presentations at the 5th Pediatric Feeding Conference in Phoenix! Current Research: http://feedingflock.web.unc.edu/?page_id=72 Keep Reading >>
Are prebiotics the answer for lactose intolerance?
http://news.unchealthcare.org/news/2017/january/are-prebiotics-the-answer-for-lactose-intolerance New research led by scientists at the UNC School of Medicine and NC State University demonstrates the effectiveness of using prebiotics to change the composition of the gut microbiome of those suffering from lactose intolerance. Keep Reading >>
Probiotic Strains
Probiotic Strains If you are interested in probiotics you might enjoy this blog post from The Healthy Home Economist. It is not specifically focused on pediatric feeding difficulty but shares some good information. I have always been a believer in probiotics and take a daily one myself. However, it has been difficult to recommend these to our patients for many reasons, some of which include the Keep Reading >>
Crumbs as a Bridge for Texture and Skill Acquisition
by Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA http://www.mealtimenotions.com https://www.mealtimeconnections.com/staff/marsha-dunn-klein There is an art to the use of crumbs in feeding therapy. Not all crumbs are created equal and their different characteristics allow for a multitude of options in helping children stretch feeding skill and sensory enjoyment and competence. Why crumbs? Keep Reading >>
Talk Tools: Free Video Presentation
Thank you Talk Tools for posting this- for blog readers, video quality is poor in certain spots but a good look at the presentation given at ASHA. http://blog.talktools.com/2016/diet-shaping/ Diet-Shaping for Self-Limited Diets in Children With a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder This article was initially presented at the 2016 Annual ASHA Convention, Thursday, November 17, 2016, Keep Reading >>
On the Research Front…
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 >>
Helpful Free Reference Materials
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
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 >>
“Chewing Can Be Tricky” Dysphagia Coloring Book
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 >>
Blenderized Tube Feeding Comparison
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 >>
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