Feeding Matters Blog: The Power of Assessment

December 21, 2024 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

As we know, assessment is on going process with our clients and helps to direct management and treatment. It’s an ongoing process throughout the time we are working with a child. Thank you Feeding Matters for allowing me to participate in this month’s blog post on assessment.

The power of assessment: How validated diagnostic tools fuel feeding therapy

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