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Filtering Out Feeding Misinformation: A Social Media Guide for Parents

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Social media has become one of the most accessible ways for parents to gain information. Many clinicians and researchers utilize the platform to discuss feeding interventions with inconsistent use of evidence to support the claims being made. This resource helps parents learn to filter out misinformation.
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Bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one type of ALS that first affects speech and swallowing. This handout explains bulbar ALS and how the speech-language pathologist will be involved.
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Creating Mealtimes for Tube-Dependent Children

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Mealtimes provide opportunities for children to experience a wide variety of sensory input as well as lay the foundation for bonding over food. This handout provides tips for caregivers to create mealtimes that meet the child where they are at in their feeding journey to allow for bonding experiences.
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Social Cues

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout details different social cues to be aware of to help aid clients with social participation and appropriateness. It is appropriate for people with a brain injury, dementia, young adult autism, or developmental delays.
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Facial Nerves and Muscles

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout provides a general explanation for patients and family members to understand and visualize the nerves and muscles involved in facial sensations and movements.
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Moving Towards Neurodiversity

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Current society is still very much in the “normal vs. abnormal” mindset when it comes to neurological differences. This handout is designed with parents/caregivers in mind and provides the basics of the concept of neurodiversity. It is presented in contrast to the current dominant normal vs. abnormal model.
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