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Feeding Aversion: Meeting Caloric Needs

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is for parents, guardians, and clinicians who are seeking tips to help children meet their caloric needs when adequacy of nutritional intake is challenged by feeding aversion.
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FEES in the NICU/Inpatient Pediatric Setting

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a broad outline for how to implement a fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or pediatric inpatient setting.
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Treating Low vs High Tone in Feeding Therapy

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Tone of the oral musculature is usually assessed during a pediatric feeding/dysphagia evaluation. Feeding specialists often see children with hypotonicity (low muscle tone) or hypertonicity (high muscle tone), which can affect the coordination and stability of the lips, cheeks, tongue, and mandible. This resource is designed as a reference for professionals looking for ways to treat both types of tone in feeding therapy sessions.
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Tongue Exercises for Toddlers

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout breaks down exercises related to food and drinks separately and includes information on adaptive drink bottles to improve progress.
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The Role of SLPs in Feeding and Swallowing in Schools

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Being able to eat and obtain nutrition and hydration in the school environment is an important part of academic success. This handout is designed for SLPs to provide to staff, parents, and school staff in order to provide insight into the role of the SLP as it relates to feeding and swallowing in schools.
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Summer Snack Ideas and Fun Recipes for Kids

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Summer is a fun time for kids to be involved in food preparation! This handout is designed for parents and caregivers and outlines some simple snacks with kid-friendly recipe layouts to encourage healthy food habits.
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Simple Strategies for Easier Mealtimes at Home

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
As families are home more than ever during this time, mealtimes may feel increasingly more stressful. This handout serves as a reference for simple, go-to strategies that may make mealtimes run more smoothly!
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