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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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“Chewing Can Be Tricky” Dysphagia Coloring Book

November 3, 2016 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

Pediatric swallowing specialist, Donna Edwards, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, and ASHA Fellow, has created an outstanding resource for children, parents, and professionals to learn about safe eating and to reduce the likelihood of choking. This coloring book includes a long list of fun activities that parents and professionals can use to teach children about safe and healthy eating. Available in English, Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Swallowing Tagged With: choking, Pediatric Dysphagia, swallowing

Can Infants Handle Regular Food Without Choking?

September 21, 2016 by Krisi Brackett 3 Comments

Can Infants Handle Regular Food Without Choking? Interesting news clip....note, you will have to sign up for the med page today alerts to watch http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/60352   Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Research, Swallowing Tagged With: baby led weaning, choking, gagging

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

April 10, 2014 by Krisi Brackett 1 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 for a feeding evaluation because of poor eating (not eating enough), choking with meals, pocketing or expelling foods, or having prolonged meal time. Parents are at their wits end, they don't know Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: General Feeding Information, Oral-motor and Sensory, Uncategorized Tagged With: chewing, choking, feeding problem, feeding therapy, oral motor, oral motor delay, poor chewing, puree

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