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 >>
Drinking: Straw vs. Cup
Many feeding therapists will find themselves in a position to help their clients move from bottle, breastfeeding, or even tube feeding to cup drinking. Which cup do you choose? Do you start with straw, sippy, or open cup? I don't think that there is a right or wrong answer nor is the answer always clear cut. But there are many factors to consider. The choice should be made based Keep Reading >>
Blog updates
Blog updates Recommended products- please check out the store or recommended product link on the top of the home page. This is new with the blog upgrade. I have posted books and products (cups, spoons, chewies, and feeding supplies) I like, have found helpful, or that I have heard that other feeding therapists like. If you click on the product I have written a short blurb about why I like the Keep Reading >>
ezpz interview with Marsha Dunn Klein
Reprinted with permission from Dawn Winkleman, M.S., CCC-SLP, EZPZ Thank you Dawn! To celebrate Occupational Therapy Month, I had the honor of interviewing Marsha Dunn Klein, M.ED., OTR/L, who is an authority in the field of feeding therapy and co-author of my favorite feeding therapy book Pre-Feeding Skills. (You can order the book on Marsha’s website under the title: Keep Reading >>
Should we feed NICU infants on HFNC? (high flow nasal cannula)
Should we feed NICU infants on HFNC?(high flow nasal cannula) The question whether to feed infants in the NICU on HFNC was posted to the ASHA SIG 13 list serve. Dr. Gosa and Dr. Dodrill gave permission for their insightful answer to be reposted here. Should we feed NICU infants on HFNC? Dr. Pamela Dodrill and I have discussed this topic at length together, and with many other clinicians Keep Reading >>
Attending the CHOP conference
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 >>
Feeding Therapy Case Study
Feeding Therapy Case Study on Randomizing Meals to Facilitate Intake in a Bottle Dependent Child By Ben Zimmerman, Feeding Clinic of Los Angeles ben@pediatricfeeding.com, www.pediatricfeeding.com Michael was a 4-year-old child diagnosed with autism. He had an unremarkable medical history. Prior to coming to the clinic he would only consume bottles of formula. He Keep Reading >>
Considerations of Feeding Therapy
by Ben Zimmerman BS, MS in psychology with emphasis in behavior analysis. There are many considerations that can affect your therapy sessions. It is important to optimize as many conditions as possible to provide the maximum gain for patients. The topics in this article include an introduction to reinforcement, handling potential reinforcers during therapy, optimizing oral and tube feeds, and Keep Reading >>
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