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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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How To Examine A Baby For Tongue-tie or Lip-Tie by Bobby Ghaheri, from the website DRGHAHERI.COM

May 1, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 2 Comments

I came across Dr. Ghaheri's website  DRGHAHERI.COM after reading one of his blogs posted on the website Ages and Stages, http://www.agesandstages.net/. He generously gave me permission to re-post one Keep Reading >>

Dr. Paul Hyman, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Motility Specialist explains the use of manometry and pain medicine in feeding intervention

April 27, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 5 Comments

Dyspepsia means that there is upper abdominal discomfort. In lots of folks with dyspepsia it gets worse after eating, or only happens after eating. In adults dyspepsia has been studied carefully. Keep Reading >>

Food refusal and Dysphagia: 3 Separate Cases

April 24, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 2 Comments

I thought I would write about 3 different but interesting cases of dysphagia with total food refusal. These children were all different ages but previously healthy children with no significant medical Keep Reading >>

Using a Homemade Blenderized Tube Feeding Diet: Interview with Laura Schoenfeld, MPH, RD

April 20, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 2 Comments

1. Most therapists are familiar with the idea of using a blenderized tube feeding diet. Could you briefly describe what it means and talk about who you feel is a good candidate?   Blenderized Keep Reading >>

Aversive Feeding Behavior: Getting full mouth opening for the spoon and why it’s worth the trouble

April 16, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 12 Comments

Many children with feeding difficulty have aversive feeding behaviors or learned refusal patterns around the act of eating or feeding. I often tell my students that if a child doesn't want to eat, you Keep Reading >>

Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Infants and Toddlers: What the Pediatric Feeding Therapist Should Know by Claire Kane Miller Ph.D.

April 14, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

(reprinted from The Pediatric Feeding and Dysphagia Newsletter, July 07, vol 8, no. 1, pg 6-8. )   Esophagitis (inflammation and swelling of the esophagus) is known to occur as a Keep Reading >>

Oral Dysphagia (oral motor delay): Making recommendations for appropriate diet textures for the child with feeding difficulty

April 10, 2014 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

I'll give you the answer first: a child's diet texture should be appropriate for their oral skill level. Sounds so obvious right?   I've seen this scenario many times... a child is referred Keep Reading >>

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April 7, 2014 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Hello Everyone,   I just wanted to share that I have updated the workshop page and the links page if you want to take a look. Please send me any links you like and I will continue to Keep Reading >>

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