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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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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 >>
In my pursuit to continue to educate myself on tongue tie and feeding, I attended a one day conference last week on Tongue Tie and Breast Feeding presented by Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBC LC, http://www.cwgenna.com. It was a wonderful conference and I highly recommend Catherine as a speaker. She is very engaging, loves questions, and her talk was very research based. Here are some Keep Reading >>
Can Infants Handle Regular Food Without Choking? Interesting news clip....note, you will have to sign up for the med page today alerts to watch http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/60352 Keep Reading >>
Interview with Autumn Read Henning, SLP, founder of Chrysalis Feeding, LLC. Developer of TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty) Training. What kind of assessment do you recommend- informal or formal? I recommend a conglomeration of formal measures and informal observations. Components of my assessment include : a very in-depth case history functional Keep Reading >>
From Melanie Potock (originally posted on the FeeDR Facebook group) I was hoping I could ask a favor here. I need more subscribers to my YouTube channel in order to get a custom URL. If you like feeding and want an update when I add a video (usually 2 to 3 times a month) please subscribe. Once I have enough subscribers, YouTube will let me customize the URL, instead of using this ridiculously Keep Reading >>