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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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The National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders, with support from Cook Medical, is proud to present the second series of patient-centered webinars on the latest research and information on swallowing disorders. http://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/pediatricwebinar/ Webinar # 5: Practical Considerations of Family Concerns Related to Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing: A Caregiver Keep Reading >>
Last weekend, I attended The CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ) conference, When Feeding Becomes Disordered: Strategies to Improve Pediatric Health Outcomes, with my feeding team from UNC, we had a good time! It was a great weekend despite the April snow in Philly. Thank you CHOP for hosting such an informative meeting! Here are the highlights: On Friday, there was a Keep Reading >>
You are invited to join an online discussion group dedicated to professionals working with children with pediatric feeding problems. One goal of the group is to form a national consortium of pediatric feeding programs. The ultimate purposes of such a consortium would be to facilitate communication among providers, consolidate and share resources, provide opportunities for collaboration, and Keep Reading >>
Free Webinar: Infant Oral Sensory-Motor Treatment with Diane Bahr October 21st, 2015. Hosted by Dr. Dave Singh introducing Diane Bahr MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI Infant Oral Sensory-Motor Treatment with Diane Bahr Date : October 21st, 2015 Time : 5-6 pm PST MORE INFO: dnaappliance.com/schedule Description: Most babies are born with good mouth and airway development, but many problems 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 >>
I wanted to send a thank to everyone at Children's Medical Center in Dallas for hosting my workshop this weekend! We had a great group of therapists there and 2 interesting demo kids come to the course. Thank you to the families who volunteered their children and to everyone who attended the course! Keep Reading >>