pediatric feeding Archives – Page 4 of 8

Feeding Guideline for Cleft Palate — Pre and Post Repair

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This speech therapy printable handout provides an overview of general feeding recommendations for cleft palates both pre- and post- surgical repair.

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Improving Pediatric Oral Stage of Swallow Through Tongue Control and Coordination Techniques

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides cost-effective ideas to help develop your child’s tongue control and coordination for improved oral stage of swallow skills.

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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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Mealtime Plate Prep for Visually Impaired Children

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource is for caregivers who are seeking tips to promote independence with self-feeding for children who are visually impaired.

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Breast to Bottle Feeding Tips and Strategies

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides tips for caregivers and clinicians who are working on helping their children transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding.

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Quick Guide to Pediatric SLP-OT Co-Treats: How to make It Work and Make It Worth It

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Teamwork across disciplines not only has benefits for clients, but also provides opportunities for clinicians to have meaningful collaboration. This quick guide directs how to initiate, execute, and see results with collaborative therapy sessions.

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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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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.

Use this handout to coach caregivers through simple low-pressure strategies that may help make mealtimes feel more manageable and positive for children. The resource can support discussions about picky eating, seated mealtime routines, portion sizes, food exposure, and reducing stress or power struggles during meals at home.

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