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Infants who were started on solid foods at or before three months of age showed changes in the levels of gut bacteria and bacterial byproducts, called short-chain fatty acids, measured in their stool samples, according to a study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Read more Keep Reading >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7xzjOdllm4&fbclid=IwAR1GL6aCFBgEkjVmCpImPuZAQKrwgALet2oIWnzafj3fz4gnolhRBL-MvyA Swallowing specialist, Dr. Luis Riquelme, discusses the role of the speech-language pathologist during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading >>
This showed up at the entrance of my hospital this week. Thank you to everyone who keeps showing up despite the risk. Stay strong- we can do this. Keep Reading >>
I sincerely hope everyone is staying safe during this time. Since many therapists and clinicians are home bound at the moment, I promised a post dedicated to online learning opportunities. I found quite a bit of material available virtually. Except for a few classes where I know the speakers, I am NOT endorsing these sites or the courses. If you are looking for online information, I would Keep Reading >>
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/parenting/coronavirus-kids-cooking.html?referringSource=articleShare&fbclid=IwAR1V9u_6PazyHR0-a2Ky6hy9swfaYmhhgakxvns9iO11ss60EXF1mfRBmjM from the NY Times By Virginia Sole-Smith As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, we’re working to answer the questions on many parents’ minds. This is a fast-moving situation, so some information Keep Reading >>
https://www.headspace.com/health-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR1RqfeVZznaog9ON9UcPGujZtPlHI-rrgeyYsDxKSKFvexbS8yprA5Bb4g Head Space is a meditation app and is offering a free subscription to Healthcare workers. I think this is fabulous and so needed. Thank you Headspace. From Headspace: You’re here for them, we’re here for you. We’re offering all US healthcare professionals who work in public Keep Reading >>
Hello Friends, First, let me say, that I hope everyone and your families are safe and healthy. I know everyone is feeling a lot of stress and angst at this time. Our world has turned upside down in a matter of weeks and very little of our day to day life looks like what it did a few weeks ago. I’ve taken some time before writing a post to everyone- time to gather my thoughts Keep Reading >>
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 >>