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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, PhD, CCC-SLP,C/NDT. 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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Volume 6:

 

July 2005

Food for Thought by Lori Overland MSSLP/CCC

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication in Children: Is this a better procedure? By Lynne D. Farber RN, MSN, CPNP

 Question and Answer: Our questions are answered by Paul Hyman, MD Medical director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Kansas Medical Center.

 Resource Center: www.livingwithout.com

Case by Case by Cecilia J. Manno, MS, CCC/SLP, Research

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October 2005

Fun With Food -Program to address food aversions and eating challenges by Tania Stegen-Hanson, OTR/L

Question & Answer: Fessler DM, Abrams ET. Infant mouthing behavior: the immunocalibration hypothesis. Med Hypotheses. 2004;63(6):925-32.

 We asked a variety of Feeding Experts to give us advice, a favorite tool, recommendation or a few words of wisdom…..

 The Ketogenic Diet-A “Magic” Diet? By Sharon Wallace, RD

Case by Case: Constipation = poor intake by Krisi Brackett MS Research

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January 2006

Specific Oral Motor Problems in Children with

 Austism Spectrum Disorders Cecilia J. Manno, MS, CCC/SLP

 The Relationship Between Early Feeding and Communication by Cara S McComish, MA, CCC-SLP

 Question and Answer: I asked Dr. Paul Hyman, Pediatric

 Gastrointestinalmotility specialist to explain the use of manometry and pain medicine in feeding intervention

 PART 1: Interview with Mary E. Schiavoni By: Mary E. Schiavoni, MS, CCC-SLP, Feeding Consultant Speech-Language Pathologist, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Therapist

Case by Case:This is what a typical Picky Eating Adult might tell you if they described their eating disorder to you. Excerpt from the website: pickyeatingadults.com

 The Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER Association) www.reflux.org.  , Research

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April 2006

We asked therapists from around the country, What does “oral aversion” mean to you as a feeding therapist? Read on…….

 What is a “Swallowologist”? By Cathy Fox MS OT/L

 PART II: Interview with Mary E. Schiavoni By: Mary E. Schiavoni, MS, CCC-SLP, Feeding Consultant

 Case by Case: Food Refusal without a diagnosis

 Pediatric GERD: A Problem-Based Approach to Understanding Treatment Research

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A Gold Standard for Meals with Children Using NG Tubes

Post by: Nick HopwoodTube feeding is becoming more common among children. Increasingly, tube feeding continues after families are discharged from hospital. So, it is important that parents and carers are confident and comfortable in feeding their child in a safe and enjoyable way – at home and in other places where mealtimes would normally happen.There are important medical and safety aspects of Keep Reading >>

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Universal Aspects in Feeding Intervention

Let's talk about universal aspects in feeding interventionThis is any idea I have been playing around with for awhile now. We all know that there are different strategies and philosophies in feeding treatment. This is a good thing- we need many Keep Reading >>

Understanding Parenting Styles in Feeding Therapy

As feeding therapists, we work closely with caregivers and parents. Perhaps our biggest success in feeding intervention is helping a parent be able to feed their child. One way we do this is to help caregivers understand their child's cues and how to Keep Reading >>

Involving Caregivers in Feeding Therapy

Feeding children is a dyad between the child and their caregiver who is responsible to buying, preparing, and presenting food. In all of my classes whether it be for professionals or graduate students, I talk about the importance and benefits of Keep Reading >>

Adapted Baby Led Weaning

Information from Jill Rabin CCC-SLP/L, IBCLCI wanted to share some resources for adapted baby led weaning from Jill Rabin. I was lucky enough to catch a free seminar last month from Jill which inspired me to add in some of these techniques to my Keep Reading >>

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Swallowing

Implementing FEES for Infants in CVICU & NICU

BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #165Implementing FEES for Infants in CVICU & NICU with Olivia Brooks, SLPIn this episode, pediatric speech language pathologist (SLP) Olivia Brooks (University of Florida Shands Hospital) shares her experience Keep Reading >>

What is a MBSS- video for kids

I wanted to share a video we made to help children coming to UNC for a modified barium swallow study. Please share with your clients if you think it is helpful. It's also on our feeding team page Keep Reading >>

Swallowing Difficulties May Be Caused by Misfiring Neurons

in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN)Pediatric dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) is a frequent and serious clinical complication in a large number of clinically defined neurodevelopmental disorders including the genetic childhood Keep Reading >>

Swallow: A Documentary- Dysphagia

Nice Documentary on Dysphagia from the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders. Keep Up the Good Work Everyone! Keep Reading >>

Oral-Motor and Sensory

Impact of Oral Motor Impairment in Infants with Poor Feeding Webinar

Impact of Oral Motor Impairment in Infants with Poor Feeding Presented by Debra Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP, https://www.beckmanoralmotor.com/A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful free webinar presented by Debra Beckman, MS, Keep Reading >>

Musculus masseter pars coronidea

Scientists Just Identified a Brand New Muscle Layer in The Human Jaw DAVID NIELD23 DECEMBER 2021 It turns out there are still exciting new discoveries to be made in a field as well-studied as human anatomy: researchers have confirmed the existence of Keep Reading >>

Poster: Child Cain’t Chew

This poster from 2018 was shared with me by Sally Asquith who gave permission to post here. The objective of this study: REVIEW CURRENT LITERATURE PERTINENT TO THE ROLE OF ORAL-MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN DX AND TX OF PFD. COMPLETE A RETROSPECTIVE CHART Keep Reading >>

The Sensory-Motor Approach to Modified Baby-Led Weaning for Babies with Feeding Challenges

by Jill Rabin & Lori Overland Baby-Led Weaning has become “all the rage” with many parents choosing this method of transitioning their little ones to solid foods. Everyone is jumping in, with speech pathologists, dietitians, occupational Keep Reading >>

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Case Studies

Challenging case with advice from Suzanne Evans Morris, PhD

In this post, I have described a challenging case  and solicited advice from Suzanne Evans Morris, PhD, one of the experts in our field. Suzanne graciously provided commentary and advice and challenged me to look differently at the feeding Keep Reading >>

Complex Case – Changing Therapy Strategies When Needed

Complex Case - Changing Therapy Strategies When Needed*I shared this case with Suzanne Evans Morris and she provided some   guidance and analysis at the end. Hope you enjoy John is a 6 year old male with a complex medical history:Downs Keep Reading >>

Feeding Harley

I am excited to share Harley’s story, written by his Mother about her journey to help her son wean from his g-tube and become an oral feeder. Thank you Liz for sharing and inspiring us all to continue looking for answers! I feel I do need post a Keep Reading >>

Cases From Clinic

Cases From Clinic This is my second post highlighting some of our kids and how we provide multidisciplinary intervention using a medical/nutritional/behavioral approach. I post this hoping it might give some treatment ideas to clinicians. There Keep Reading >>

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Recent Posts

  • A Gold Standard for Meals with Children Using NG Tubes
  • Feeding Matters – Get Curious!
  • Universal Aspects in Feeding Intervention
  • Handout Info- Feeding and Syndrome Info
  • New Research: The efficacy of 3-ounce water swallow test as a screening tool for dysphagic children: a study in a tertiary hospital. 

Recent Comments

  • Jamesheity on Working on Cup Drinking: The Benefits of Using an Open Cup
  • Aaronhoide on Working on Cup Drinking: The Benefits of Using an Open Cup
  • mob.genmens.ru on Working on Cup Drinking: The Benefits of Using an Open Cup
  • Mali on Know the flow, don’t go with the flow! by Britt Pados PhD(c), RN, NNP-BC, bpados@email.unc.edu.
  • Emma on Cyproheptadine (or periactin) to Boost Appetite

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