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Why Is My Child a Picky Eater?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains why children develop picky eating habits, with a focus on the complex and multifactorial nature of these patterns.
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Which Thickener is Right for Me?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout lays out the basics of these types of thickeners, including main ingredients, shelf life, how they’re thickened, and pros/cons.
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What to Know Before Signing a Legal Variance Form

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients and families facing the complex and personal decision of either signing a variance form or following specific safe swallow precautions prescribed in a healthcare setting. All patients and families deserve to know 1) their risk of dysphagia; 2) strategies to reduce their risk of dysphagia; and 3) their rights regarding their choice to use those strategies or not within a healthcare setting. This handout describes these three important factors.
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What is Speech Therapy?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Handout featuring the role of speech-language pathologists, including speech and language, cognition, and dysphagia.
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What is Shoulder Subluxation?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
A handout for patients and caregivers explaining the symptoms and causes of shoulder subluxation. It also aids in identifying precautions and contraindications.
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What is Encephalopathy?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes some of the more common types of encephalopathy and can be a good place to start the discussion and referral process.
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What is Dysphagia?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout visualizes the anatomy/physiology of the swallow and describes general symptoms of dysphagia.
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What is Apraxia? What is Aphasia?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Aphasia and apraxia require different treatment approaches, but can often present in similar patterns. This handout describes the difference between the two and is appropriate for family members in order to clarify treatment approaches applied during therapy.
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