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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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Clinical Thoughts for the week G-tubes can be a bridge to becoming a healthy oral eater. (not a failure) It takes a village to help children and parents with these complicated feeding issues. When you help a child learn to be a successful eater- you change a family's life. If progress is to be made, it is essential for caregivers and parents Keep Reading >>
Upcoming webinar: UNDERSTANDING AND UTILIZING SYNACTIVE ERGONOMICS AND THEIR ROLE IN SUCCESSFUL FEEDING OUTCOMES: ESTABLISHING THE EARLY FOUNDATIONS: PART II JOHN CHAPPEL, MA, RPT, Director of Synactive Pediatrics URSA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, Sacramento CA please use this link below to register. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8503994931842330625 Please contact Keep Reading >>
This is re-posted with permission from Catherine Shaker from her website at http://www.Shaker4SwallowingandFeeding.com . Thank you Catherine! Posted on May 16, 2015 by Shaker Seminars An NICU SLP recently asked about resources for training neonatal nurses on feeding stress cues and stop signs. An SLP I know from Minnesota, Wendy, suggested the SLP take a look at the EFS. I responded Keep Reading >>
A friend sent this to me yesterday - Check out this post on Dysphagia Cafe, #4 is interesting! PLOP PLOP, FIZZ FIZZ, NO MORE: 5 Surprising Facts About Todays Acid Reflux Disease By Dr. Jonathan E. Aviv, MD http://www.dysphagiacafe.com/2015/07/01/plop-plop-fizz-fizz-no-more-5-surprising-facts-about-todays-acid-reflux-disease/ Keep Reading >>
Thank you for emailing me Diane! Please check on comments posted here for more good suggestions! www.agesandstages.net: Resources for Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Function Free feeding information on the site in the blog and Q & A sections: http://www.agesandstages.net/blogsa-z.php http://www.agesandstages.net/qa2z.php There is also an E-Course to get folks started Keep Reading >>
Question: I recently received a comment with a question about how best to develop the skills to provide pediatric feeding and swallowing intervention (as a working professional, with limited ability to travel). Many therapists (myself included) graduated before classes were introduced into the grad school curriculum. The reader asked for suggestions for online courses or programs or books Keep Reading >>
SpeechandLanguageKids.com I was asked to be a guest blogger and write a post on feeding problems for SpeechandLanguageKids.com. I wrote on The Basics. You can find the post located here: http://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/feeding/ check it out! Krisi Keep Reading >>
I wanted to share one of my favorite resources – Jennifer's Morris Meyer's facebook group. FeeDR Pediatric Dysphagia (a closed face book group) This group is for professionals-only where therapists can come for support, ideas, and resources. Jennifer insists that it be a “snark-free zone” and a place to support, encourage and learn from each other. Check it Keep Reading >>
Question: I was searching your site for more information about the use of cyproheptadine as an appetite stimulant. I recently had an evaluation with a kiddo who is taking this twice a day to increase appetite but mom doesn't think it has helped much. Wondering what your team does for dosage? I have had some experience working with periactin and I remember that it was usually best to be on it Keep Reading >>
I have updated the workshop page with all the 2015 dates, will post 2016 as they are scheduled. Keep Reading >>