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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC 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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Book Review: Broccoli Boot Camp by Keith Williams, PhD, BCBA & Laura Seiverling, PhD, BCBA I love to put up resources that I find helpful. If you are looking for an interesting and informative read during this time of social distancing. I highly recommend this book. Broccoli Bootcamp is written as a guide for Keep Reading >>
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 >>
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 >>
Info from Marsha Dunn Klein! I use these bite charts in therapy and found this to be so helpful with our anxious eaters. I copy the charts and send them home with our kids for practice! Mouse Bite Chart Bite Size Discretion Tips This is a chart we use with little ones when we are helping them work on bite sizes. The friendly animal size changes provide cute size contrasts that Keep Reading >>
Marsha Dunn Klein shares this special video from 8 year old Brady. Brady has some advice for other kids learning to try new foods. I post with the permission of Marsha and Brady’s parents. Thank you Brady for helping our kids learn to be ok with new foods! Enjoy Brady’s advice! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWiP_MU7frk&feature=youtu.be Marsha's contact info: Marsha Keep Reading >>
Broccoli Boot Camp Post by Laura Seiverling A Ball State University special education professor has co-authored a comprehensive guide for parents who want their picky children to diversify their diets. Broccoli Boot Camp: Basic Training for Parents of Selective Eaters presents commonsense methods to successfully expand children’s diet and preferences for healthy Keep Reading >>
by Krisi Brackett This has been on my mind lately fueled by discussions on the best way to provide information to caregivers. It’s also a frequent question at my workshops- how to get a family to follow recommendations. We want to help caregivers improve understanding of their child’s feeding issues, provide recommendations, and to get follow through. One thing I have learned Keep Reading >>
Baby won’t eat! – Could it be a feeding aversion? It is estimated that 25 to 45 percent of normal developing babies experience feeding problems. The percentage of babies who display avoidant feeding behavior as a result of an aversion to breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or solids is unknown. Possibly because aversive feeding behavior displayed by babies is in general poorly recognized, often Keep Reading >>