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The Suck–Swallow–Breathe Brainstem Reflex

March 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This handout helps therapists clearly explain how the suck–swallow–breathe reflex is controlled by the brainstem and why feeding coordination can be disrupted. It gives clinicians a simple, visual way to normalize feeding challenges and support calm, informed conversations with families.
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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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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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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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