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Adaptive Feeding Tools for Kids

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers a curated list of adaptive feeding tools (both well-known and outside-the-box) to support children’s independence, comfort, and success during mealtimes. Therapists can use it to guide families in selecting practical, personalized tools that match each child’s unique motor and sensory needs.
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Exercises After Frenotomy: Outdated or Evidence-Based?

November 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides an in-depth look at the role of post-frenotomy exercises, including the historical context, current controversies, and research on the effectiveness of these exercises across different age groups- infants, children, and adults. With a focus on evidence-based recommendations, this guide encourages patients and parents to make informed decisions in collaboration with their healthcare providers.
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Nurturing Oral Care for Children with Dysphagia

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Oral care is vital in maintaining oral health as well as improving pulmonary outcomes specifically in children who have pharyngeal dysphagia. This resource provides information regarding oral care in children with swallowing deficits.
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Pediatric Symptom to Specialist Referral Guide

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
The assessment and management of pediatric feeding disorders requires an interdisciplinary lens to ensure long-term successful management. This resource seeks to provide a quick reference guide of symptoms and observations seen in children with feeding and swallowing difficulty to the appropriate referral source.
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Considerations for Feeding Infants and Toddlers with Food Allergy

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
The incidence of food allergy, specifically peanut allergy, has been found to be on the rise and requires additional consideration when introducing solid foods to high-risk infants and children. This guideline provides valuable information regarding the current evidence for allergen introduction.
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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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