Changing the Language Used Around Eating: Quality vs. Quantity
Population:
PediatricDiscipline:
SLPDiagnosis:
Feeding and SwallowingReferences:
- Anderson, A. (2017). The Not So Hungry Caterpillar: Supporting Families' Feeding Issues In Early Intervention. Leader Live.
- Ludwig, S. M., & Waitzman, K. A. (2007). Changing feeding documentation to reflect infant-driven feeding practice. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, 7(3), 155-160.
In feeding therapy, the language that we use when discussing participation and intake should promote a focus on quality of feeding rather than quantity of feeds. This handout provides ways that we can utilize language to promote quality-based feeding rather than volume-driven feeding. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Feeding and Swallowing. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How do I coach parents to focus on quality of feeding instead of volume?
- How can I reframe tube feeding and low intake in pediatric feeding therapy?
- What language should I use in feeding therapy to support infant driven feeding?
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