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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Strategies and Supports in Birth-10yo

January 19, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This course will explore the presentation of NAS in newborns all the way to school age. From feeding issues that arise soon after birth, to language delays in toddlerhood, and then behavioral challenges in a structured school setting, this population is frequently seen on a speech-language pathologist’s caseload. This course provides immediately applicable ideas and […]
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Feeding Babies from Birth-12 Months

January 19, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A lot changes in the first year of life, particularly when it comes to feeding and swallowing! This course will dive into the progression of the different phases of feeding and swallowing from birth to 12 months. The course will also discuss in utero swallowing, including basic anatomy and physiology. The course will cover the […]
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Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Clinic: Team Considerations for Implementation

January 19, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A team approach is necessary for diagnosing and managing pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. The SLP who specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders often leads the professional care team. This course assisted participants in evaluating their current practice and provided guidelines for those interested in creating a formal inter-professional feeding and swallowing team.
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Promoting Literacy in Preschoolers

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Literacy is an area that many speech-language pathologists feel under-prepared to treat. Despite this, it falls squarely into our scope of practice. This course will outline five key components of early literacy and discuss early literacy skills for preschoolers. It will provide practical ways that foundational skills can be incorporated into speech and language sessions.
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The Feeding/Oral-Motor/Speech Connection: Diagnosing and Treatment

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
In this course, we explore how structure and motor function has an impact on speech and language development. We cover what red flags might indicate a problem beyond a general speech and language delay in the pediatric population. We discuss how we can begin to differentially diagnose developmental delays from motor speech disorders, even before […]
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Safe and Positive Feeding Advancement for the Newborn with Cleft Palate +/-Lip

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Newborns with cleft lip/palate present with unique feeding needs. Proper clinical management of their early feedings establishes a foundation for safe and positive feeding experiences. This course will review the unique swallow patterns demonstrated by newborns with cleft lip/palate, glucose management strategies, optimal positioning/handling, provision of breast milk, and bottle selection.
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Gullah Geechee: Cultural Norms and the SLP

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This course will examine the cultural & linguistic norms of the Gullah Geechee people. It will provide an overview of the language and cultural nuances that an SLP who is new to the region should expect from their clients. We will examine appropriate social and pragmatic responses to the culture and ways that clinicians can […]
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Supporting Executive Functioning Skills and Self-Advocacy in Speech Therapy

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This course will explore ways to engage students in development of self awareness related to personal executive functioning strengths and challenges in order to effect lasting therapeutic impact. Executive functioning strategies, creation of a strategy portfolio, a template for a self advocacy letter to teachers/employers, example goals and objectives, and a resource list will be […]
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Bottle Feeding in the Outpatient Setting

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
In the market today, there is an abundance of baby brands selling a multitude of bottle systems without regulations. There is limited information on why bottle systems are different and what indicates use of one over another. This course teaches clinicians to identify and describe differences in bottle nipple shapes and flow rates and identify […]
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Modified Barium Swallow Studies in Infant and Pediatric Patients

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
At this time, there are very few infant or pediatric protocols and even less data on normative measures for infant and pediatric modified barium swallow studies (MBSS). This course will present the research on infant/pediatric swallow studies. The course will review candidacy for an MBSS, and include videos of MBSS to identify impairments and discuss […]
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