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Counseling Parents of Children with a Pediatric Feeding Disorder

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
When counseling a caregiver or family regarding a child’s feeding or swallowing issue, it is vital to understand that feeding is individualized to each family unit. It is often a core activity of familial bonding, passing of tradition, and love between family members, therefore requiring a family-centered approach.
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When to Start Solid Foods with Your Baby

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Introduction of solid food is a huge milestone for babies as well as caregivers. This handout provides some tips to note before initiating solid foods with your baby to make those early introductions as successful and fun as possible.
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Tips for Supporting Peer Engagement for AAC Users

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Improving peer engagement for children using AAC is a vital goal in fostering social relationships among peers, validating communication efforts, and improving overall quality of life. This handout provides a synopsis of interventions as well as sample areas to target for clinicians and educators.
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The Cranial Nerves and the Swallow

July 4, 2024 by Megan Berg.
This visual handout describes the function of each cranial nerve related to swallow and what can be expected if this nerve is damaged.
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Common Autoimmune Diseases and Dysphagia

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Autoimmune diseases can cause dysphagia when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells, organs, and tissues involved in the swallowing process. This handout provides basic information on fifteen autoimmune diseases that can affect swallow function.
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