Feeding Treatment

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Challenging case with advice from Rowena Bennett

November 8, 2020 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

I presented a case to Rowena Bennett, RN, RM, MHN, CHN, IBCLC, author of Your Baby's Bottle Feeding Aversion. We have used Rowena's techniques many times to help our infants who come to us with bottle refusal or sleep feeding issues. She graciously gave me some advice and I am sharing it here so you can learn with me. Thank you Rowena! Case: 24 month old female who breast feeds every Keep Reading >>

The Sensory-Motor Approach to Modified Baby-Led Weaning for Babies with Feeding Challenges

July 24, 2020 by Krisi Brackett 5 Comments

by Jill Rabin & Lori Overland Baby-Led Weaning has become “all the rage” with many parents choosing this method of transitioning their little ones to solid foods. Everyone is jumping in, with speech pathologists, dietitians, occupational therapists and moms flooding social media and the internet with BLW courses, BLW Facebook pages, BLW food and Pinterest ideas and countless Keep Reading >>

To Pace or Not To Pace – And the Survey Says…

July 14, 2020 by Krisi Brackett 2 Comments

By Lisa Kleinz MA, SLP/L, CLC CNT Director of Education, Dr. Brown Dr. Brown’s Medical Healthcare Professional Pacing Survey Results– Where to go if guided by the data? Last month, Dr. Brown’s Medical discussed pacing as a strategy to assist infants with the complex task of coordinating sucking, swallowing, Keep Reading >>

Book Review: Broccoli Boot Camp

May 9, 2020 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

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 >>

Pediatric Feeding Podcast

January 5, 2020 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

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

December 22, 2019 by Krisi Brackett 5 Comments

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 >>

Bite Size Discretion Tips from Marsha Dunn Klein

July 1, 2019 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

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! 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 children Keep Reading >>

Kids Helping Kids Try New Foods!

March 25, 2019 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

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! Marsha's contact info: Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA Mealtime Keep Reading >>

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