Podcasts about feeding therapy

Today's episode is a special one! Guests Marissa and Roshni remind us that the journey to private practice looks different for everyone, you just have to do what works for you!Marissa Joy and Roshni Patel are Start Your Private Practice alums who transitioned from demanding high-pressure environments to their own thriving practices. Their stories are just like yours and I'm excited for them to share their advice and successes with you!In this episode, Marissa and Roshni share everything about getting started in private practice, from navigating new challenges to how it's changed their lives and careers for the better.Marissa Joy is the owner and Speech-Language pathologist at Ripple Speech Services, LLC - a practice that serves children and adults to speak, swallow, and breathe better. In her 11 years as an SLP Marissa has served in a number of settings, and even a brief hiatus from being an SLP, but found her passion through personal experience with her youngest son. Marissa is a Pennsylvania Licensed and ASHA certified speech pathologist and always strives to provide collaborative, personalized therapy for every person that walks through her doors.Roshni Patel is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Succeed Speech, Language & Feeding Therapy. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Kean University in Union, NJ. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and an Illinois Speech Language Pathology professional license. She is also a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist who speaks English & Gujarati. In her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, reading, and exploring new restaurants.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Marissa and Roshni started the transition to private practice from their regular day jobs Where they're finding most of their clientsDeciding to go the private pay vs. insurance routeMarissa's and Roshni's favorite part of being in private practiceWhy you don't have to be afraid of dealing with competition in your areaMarissa and Roshni were once just like you and so many SLPs and OTs out there. Success like theirs awaits you, all you have to do is get started!If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs, who want our help to start and grow their practices, just like we helped Marissa and Roshni, please visit StartYourPrivatePractice.com Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Get started on your own journey: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.comMarissa's practice: www.ripplespeechservices.comRoshni's practice: https://succeedspeech.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Connect on Facebook:

Childhood feeding problems are one of the most common complaints raised during primary care visits. Which is not surprising, given that the prevalence of pediatric feeding disorder is around 1 in 37 children under age 5. Feeding disorders overall  are common in the pediatric population, with a prevalence of 25% of children in the general population and of up to 80% of children with developmental disabilities. Unfortunately, many feeding problems are too often normalized, and parents are told to “wait and see” when in reality, feeding problems may be associated with poor sleep quality, toileting problems, increased likelihood of medical conditions or illness—ultimately leading to greater levels of caregiver stress and healthcare costs. The article we are looking at today is a broad scoping review of research on pediatric feeding disorder, which really highlights the broad multidisciplinary interest in this disorder. After we review the article, we will welcome to the podcast Suzie Driscoll, MOT, OTR/L, an occupational therapist who started her own pediatric feeding therapy business, Tiny and Mighty. Suzie and I will discuss this research and its implications of OT professionals.You can find more details on this course here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/pediatric-feeding-therapyHere's the primary research we are discussing:Mapping the gaps: A scoping review of research on pediatric feeding disorder.Support the showSupport the show

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Pediatric GI Nutrition Podcast, co-hosts Megan Murphy and Bailey Koch speak with Cuyler Romeo, MOT, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC. Cuyler is an Occupational Therapist and Pediatric Feeding Specialist serving as Feeding Matters' Director of Strategic Initiatives and practicing as a NICU Feeding Specialist at Banner University Medical Center-Tucson. She holds a specialty certification in Feeding, Eating and Swallowing (SCFES) and is an internationally certified lactation counselor (IBCLC). She works to advance the system of care for pediatric feeding disorder and all who struggle to eat through the identification and execution of strategic projects and consensus actions. Cuyler also works with the feeding community at large by facilitating AOTA's Mealtime Occupations: Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing Community of Practice and by serving as a member of the National Perinatal Association's Developmental Work Group for Guideline Dissemination.Resources:Feeding Matters Website Links: When to Refer (Infant & Child PFD Signs & Symptoms): www.feedingmatters.org/toolkit/when-to-refer-rack-cardICFQ 6 Question Screener for Professionals: feedingmatters.org/toolkit/icfq-6-question-screener-for-professionalsFeeding Matters Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire (for parents/caregivers): questionnaire.feedingmatters.org It's Not Picky Eating: itsnotpickyeating.orgEstrem, H. Pederson, J., Dodrill, P., Romeo, C., Thompson, K., Thomas, J. J., Zucker, N., Noel, R., Zickgraf, H., Menzel, J., Lukens, C., Goday, P., MacLaughlin, S., & Sharp, W. G. (in-press). A US-Based Consensus on Diagnostic Overlap and Distinction for Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. International Journal of Eating Disorders. DOI: 10.1002/eat.24349Produced by: Corey IrwinNASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionalscpnp@naspghan.org

This week, Hallie is joined by Amy Williams, a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and the founder of San Diego Feeding Therapy. She is also one of the presenters in our Pediatric Feeding Therapist Curriculum where she talks about supporting complex sensory feeders. In this conversation, Amy and Hallie discuss the complexities of feeding therapy, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by complex sensory feeders. Tune is as Amy shares her personal journey into feeding therapy, influenced by her experiences with her own sisters. Their discussion also emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in feeding, the need for a safe and regulated environment, the distinction between behavioral and relationship-based approaches in therapy, and more! If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Amy @sandiegofeedingtherapyFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo sits down with certified lactation consultant and speech and language pathologist Kelly Columbus to discuss essential tips and tricks for successfully breast pumping for babies with cleft lip and palate. They explore the unique challenges these families face, the importance of breast milk, and practical strategies for establishing an effective pumping routine. Kelly shares her expertise on choosing the right pump, maximizing milk output, and transitioning from pumping to feeding. Whether you're a new parent or seeking support, this episode is filled with valuable insights to help you nurture your little one with confidence. Want to share your story? Email us at ourforeversmiles@gmail.com. Want to be a show sponsor? Email us at ourforeversmiles@gmail.com Follow us @ourforeversmiles on social platforms We know you will have questions! Join our FB Community to discuss the weekly episode and speak directly to our guests.   

Emma Justice is a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor and guest speaker serving patients in the greater Boston area. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), pediatric rehab and most recently the public school system.  Emma is the owner of Justice For Infant Feeding Therapy and Lactation where she provides in home and Telehealth services. She also provides parent resources available for purchase and parent coaching . As a NICU graduate herself , Emma knows first hand what families experience leaving the NICU and wanted to assist in access to support and closing  that gap.  Emma has experience evaluating and treating infants born full term in need of support with breast and bottle feeding, as well as infants with complex medical histories.  Looking for more information?  Find us on social media, our website or email us directly!  IG: justice4infantfeeding  Justiceforinfants.com Emmaluj@justiceforinfants.com ____________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast    

Have you been thinking about starting a private practice on the side in a niche you are passionate about? Then you're going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with Kyarra Bright, one of my Start Your Private Practice students to share her story. Kyarra is a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Orange County, California specializing in infant feeding. She started her private practice after having frustrations with patients being prematurely discharged and not receiving continued services, which led to her private practice “Little Pod Speech and Feeding Therapy.” In this episode, Kyarra shares her desire to continue working at a hospital while having her practice on the side allowing her to maintain her passion for hospital work and provide continuity of care for discharged patients. Kyarra also reflects on her journey in the Start Your Private Practice Program and how the program helped redefine what success meant to her.After working several years as a pediatric medical speech-language pathologist, Kyarra Bright noticed an ongoing trend where many patients who were discharged from the hospital no longer had access to speech and feeding services due to the lack of provider availability. Little Pod Speech and Feeding Therapy was created to provide a solution to address this ongoing issue. Kyarra currently offers speech and feeding therapy for pediatrics in the heart of Orange County, California.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The need Kyarra saw in her community and how she decided to help fill itHow the Start program helped Kyarra move forward with her private practice dreamsHow the support you'll find in the program can help you push through challengesThe key to finding your first clients in your private practiceThe possibilities when you follow your passion and zone of genius in your fieldThe different ways you can make private practice work for youOne way you can increase your impact within your field The doors that open to you when you have a private practiceI hope you enjoyed this conversation with Kyrra! I love her advice to other aspiring private practitioners that you can create your own job based on what you like to do in the field of speech pathology through private practice.If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Kyrra's website: https://www.littlepodspeech.com/Follow Kyrra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlepodspeech/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram:

Season 2 /Episode 6  is all about discussing speech and feeding  therapy, with Speech Language Pathologist, Lizbeth Monterrosa, who has over 13 years of experience in working with pediatrics and adults with Down syndrome and other disabilities. We discuss what speech and feeding therapy is and what it can do for children and adults with Down syndrome. We talk about what SLP's work on and all their goals while working with different families. We hope you enjoy this month's episode, and thank our guest Liz, for coming out to talk with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does.Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

This week, join Hallie for a discussion on the importance of comprehensive evaluations in pediatric feeding therapy. In this episode, she emphasizes thorough assessments that go beyond screening and observation, including palpation, to ensure a complete understanding of the child's feeding and oral motor skills.Listen as she highlights the crucial role of considering the child's overall function and goals when crafting recommendations and therapy plans. She also discusses keeping reports concise and focused, providing a clear picture of the assessment and treatment plan.If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anuja Katrak, founder of SPARC (Speech Pathology & Allied Rehabilitative Clinic), Mumbai, explains the role of a feeding therapist in helping children with oral sensory needs and swallowing difficulties meet their nutritional needs. 

Interested in learning more about turning your niche as an SLP or OT into a thriving private practice? You're going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories.I sat down with Jaime Perez, who is a speech-language pathologist and lactation consultant with a private practice in Tampa, Florida. She started her private practice after facing burnout in the hospital setting and wanting to spend more time with her family. I got to know Jamie during her time in the Start program and it has been so exciting to watch her find her niche in feeding therapy.In this episode she talks about her journey from event planner to SLP, finding her calling in the NICU, and how private practice empowered her to put her family first. Jaime Kaley Perez is an ASHA-certified Speech Language Pathologist, passionate feeding specialist, and mother of two crazy boys. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Massage Therapist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and has been treating medically complex infants and children in hospitals and neonatal intensive care units for over 10 years.She loves tiny humans and is a strong patient advocate and supporter of parents. She tackles feeding difficulties with a holistic focus and believes the best care is family-centered.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Jaime's journey to becoming a pediatric SLP that worked in the NICUHow you can work a lot less hours and make the same money or moreWhere Jaime does the most marketing for her private practiceThe power of networking and collaborationHow Jaime became a lactation consultant and why it is so helpful during speech servicesWhy Jaime decided on a mobile private practiceThe freedom you get when you have a private practiceThe fulfillment you get from building a private practice yourself How to bring your joy back as an SLP or OTI hope you loved this conversation with Jaime! I love how she found her niche in feeding therapy and built a practice that brought her joy for the profession back to life. She is a perfect example of someone who had fears about jumping into private practice, but took a chance on herself and was rewarded with the flexibility and freedom she craved. If you would like our help to start your private practice - just like we helped Jaime get started - please visit StartYourPrivatePractice.comWhether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Jaime's website: www.thrivingjoy.comFollow Jaime on Instagram: Instagram.com/thrivingjoytherapyWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Connect on Facebook:

So many therapists are grappling with how to reconcile our feeding therapy training with what we are learning from Autistic adults. On the podcast, we've heard that systematic desensitization - even when it's play-based - can feel like torture. We've learned that what looks like progress towards accepting new foods can actually be Autistic masking. And we've learned that family meals simply aren't best for every child. In this episode, Marsha Dunn Klein, creator of the Get Permission Approach, shares with us her own journey towards aligning her work with neurodiversity-affirming practices. We dive into what this looks like for her, what she's learned from interviewing Autistic adults, and what affirming feeding therapy can look like in your work.

With Thanksgiving upon us it seems fitting to discuss an issue often faced by children with CDH, eating/feeding difficulty. Join us as we hear from feeding therapist Karen Dilfer MS, OTR/L, C/NDT. Karen discusses the "get permission" approach to feeding therapy and offers helpful tips for parents as they seek new ways to encourage their tube fed children to eat. The resources discussed by Karen can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U-7JMRbImJtl0Z6Ro9-HPMVTHLiI_y1C?usp=drive_link

In this episode, Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC from the First Bite podcast joins the show to share what she's learned about incorporating neurodiversity and trauma-informed practices into feeding therapy. We discuss the importance of using an affirming lens in feeding therapy, keeping the very real concerns of caregivers in mind while honoring the bodily autonomy of our patients, and why systematic approaches to feeding therapy may not be best practice. This episode is full of wisdom that I know you'll enjoy! Erin's resources: ICDL Floortime and the work of OT Kim Barthel Listen to the podcast First Bite which Erin co-hosts! Follow Erin on Instagram! Follow Emily on Instagram! And check out my private practice website for information about consultations and other services. My Ko-fi link if you would like to support my work Merch store

In this episode, Michelle and Erin are back together to discuss one of Erin's favorite topics, “Neurodiversity Affirming Feeding Therapy.” The term “Neurodiversity Affirming” has grown in frequency of usage; as such, it should. However, many of us went through graduate school before this phrase became part of our everyday lexicon. We probably did not have explicit instruction on how to embrace and implement it in therapy sessions, especially regarding feeding therapy. Evidence-based practice evolves with the addition of new projects becoming published, listening and learning from the lived experiences of our patients, clients, and students, and our clinical extrapolation of different interprofessional education activities. So, grow your PFD EBP with this episode and learn why embracing neurodiversity-affirming care into feeding therapy is invaluable, strategies to implement this successfully, and resources to continue your growth journey.

In this week's podcast episode, join Hallie, Karyn Johnson-Fernandez MS, OTR/L, SWC, CBS and Dr. Hope Reyes, PT, DPT, CBS as they have an insightful conversation about Comprehensive & Collaborative Feeding Therapy. Karyn and Dr. Hope have created a beautiful model, blending their occupational and physical therapy backgrounds, respectively, to assess and treat pediatric feeding. They are advocates for collaborative care, and share how they approach the littlest of patients and their caregivers. They dive into a variety of topics from the need for therapists to build trust with the child & caregiver, educate families, and encourage them to trust their gut, to how their practice has changed (for the better) since having the necessary time and resources to provide a comprehensive service. This episode is definitely jam-packed with helpful information for professionals and parents!If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin, Karyn @foodisfunletseat, and Dr. Hope @movingmunchkins For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dreaming of starting your own private practice in the big city?In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Genna Ricotta who started her practice in New York City. In addition to talking a lot about referrals and where she's getting her clients from, Genna shares a lot about family and what having a private practice has meant for her family, as well as the importance of building strong relationships with clients and treating them like family. Genna Ricotta is the founder of Small Steps Speech and Feeding Therapy, LLC. She's been a pediatric SLP for over 20 years. She has always loved interacting with children and teaching them in a way that they don't feel like it's work. She never sees limitations, only the possibilities. Genna has worked in a variety of settings throughout her career, including working for a private practice in NYC, but after a few months realized that she could not deliver services the way she thought they should be delivered so she went out on her own initially doing independent contractor work and then slowly building her caseload of private clients. That was 15 years ago and now she has hired her first full-time employee and provides services in schools and her office as well as doing screenings for schools, parent talks, and parent training. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Genna's journey from SLP to private practice ownerHow she leveraged connections and referrals to grow her business in a big cityThe power of working together as private practitioners to help each other growHow school contracts became her bread and butterWhy Genna decided to bring on independent contractors to her businessThe freedom you get from private practice to create the life you wantVacationing as a private practice ownerI hope you enjoyed this conversation with Genna! She is a perfect example of someone who started her private practice to have more flexibility for her family, and now she's allowing other families to have flexible therapy options. A win-win for all! Are you a private practitioner who is overwhelmed by business growth? We would love to work with you - just like we helped Genna to create a successful and sustainable private practice.To learn more, please visit www.GrowYourPrivatePractice.com or DM me the word GROW on Instagram!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Genna's website: https://smallstepsspeechtherapy.com/Follow Genna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallstepsspeechFollow Genna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallstepsspeech/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast:

Episode 57:  Tune into this episode and uncover the power of a unique tool - The Ribbon Game - that's helping take the anxiety out of feeding therapy. Imagine a game that awards ribbons for various food properties like 'most spicy', 'most soft', or 'best squish', turning food exploration into a fun, stress-free experience for children. We share how this game can serve as a handy resource for therapists and parents alike by fostering communication and fun in a creative, hands-on way. This episode is a must-listen for anyone helping children overcome eating anxieties or for therapists in search of effective feeding therapy tools. Download a copy of the game here! Feeding Therapy Ribbons Game by Speech Source | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com) Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review!  Also, visit our website The Speech Source for more resources and information, and follow us on Instagram @thespeechsource

Pediatric feeding difficulties aren't just physical…they can be traumatic, too.  While everyone can agree that caring for and nourishing our little ones is a top priority, access to the research and knowledge on pediatric feeding disorders remains elusive. Why? What can be done about it? And what should medical SLPs understand? In this podcast episode, host Theresa Richard interviews Jaclyn Pederson, the CEO of Feeding Matters, a nonprofit organization focused on pediatric feeding disorders. They discuss their personal experiences with pediatric feeding disorders and the importance of a holistic approach to addressing feeding issues. They also touch on topics such as the challenges of conducting research in the field, the importance of evidence-based practice in feeding therapy, and the difficulties of integrating feeding therapy into insurance coverage. They emphasize the need for ongoing support for families and the importance of recognizing and addressing the trauma involved in feeding difficulties. Overall, the episode highlights the work of Feeding Matters in advocating for and supporting those affected by pediatric feeding disorders. Get the notes and handouts here: https://syppodcast.com/290 Timestamps:  [00:02:23]  Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month  [00:06:35]  The Consensus Paper on Pediatric Feeding Disorder  [00:07:40] The Need for Identifying Pediatric Feeding Disorder  [00:09:47] The importance of awareness and recognition of feeding difficulties  [00:11:55] The need for further research and education in feeding  [00:18:35] Challenges in implementing evidence-based practice in feeding [00:19:41] Importance of evidence-based practice and considering the clinician's experience and family's expectations in treatment.  [00:20:49] Challenges when research doesn't align with personal experiences, the need for a global approach, and the importance of considering the family's dynamics in treatment. [00:22:46] The need for space to adapt treatment approaches, the readiness of families to receive information, and the integration of therapy into the natural home feeding environment. [00:29:25] Insurance Challenges  [00:30:21] Integration of Feeding Therapy into Insurance  [00:36:28] Healing Feeding Trauma  [00:37:38] The Trauma Involved with Feeding  [00:39:08] The Impact of Trauma on Feeding  [00:41:14] Supporting Parents and Caregivers The post 290 – Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Insights from Feeding Matters CEO Jaclyn Pederson appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Michelle and Erin tackle the joy of episodic care for the treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorder. For those who are used to productivity requirements, understand that those percentages are probably substandard during the summer months. But what if those weekly sessions for a year-long plan of care that adhere to tight productivity regimens may not be optimal for your patient or client? Let Michelle and Erin share the power of episodic care with you. The who, what, where, when, and why will all be covered in this hour-long conversation on an alternate form of service delivery.

This episode addresses the issue of Nipple Confusion. Is it real? Or is it a preference? Or an oral motor problem showing itself in two distinct methods of feeding? Baby can't or won't take a bottle and mom has to return to work? This episode gives you ideas of how to help. Baby has taken a bottle but is now refusing breast? What do you DO? These are very treatable disorders. How can you build two great experiences? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheri-fraker/message

Hello and welcome back to Rad Mom Radio!This week our guest is Dr. Samantha Goldman - Samantha Goldman (“Dr. Sam”) is a pediatric occupational & feeding therapist who teaches parents how to help their child with sensory needs & SPD introduce new foods - without the mealtime battles! The parents she supports dream of their child as an adventurous and happy eater. But instead, they feel defeated and exhausted and confused about how to help their child when nothing seems to work. As a self-proclaimed food & sensory nerd, Samantha loves to empower these parents with the education and resources they need to confidently and consistently introduce new foods to their child - without the tears or fighting.Free download: https://www.drsamgoldman.com/5-sensory-food-play-ideasPodcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-explorers-podcast/id1659053842

With Mother's Day right around the corner,  this is the perfect moment to reflect on the unique challenges that come with motherhood. As a mom of a child with special abilities, Jessie knows firsthand the joys and struggles that come with raising a child who sees the world differently. Mother's Day can be a lot of things for a lot of different reasons. We celebrate the joys of motherhood along with the heavy weight and challenges. Today, we celebrate all moms. Your strength, resilience, and love is an inspiration to us all. Label Your Love: The Perfect Mother's Day Gift for the Organized Mom!KING JIM: Visit https://kingjim.us/shop/ and save 15% on any order with promo code MOMSPOD15Support the showThanks for listening! We will see you next Wednesday! @forthemomspod

Welcome to our BONUS episode of Boob to Food the Podcast - with an exciting announcement and introduction to our newest team member, paediatric occupational therapist Rachael Smith. This episode is full of insights and creative tips to help your family find joy at the dinner table.Rachael is a mum to her daughter Olive, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, and the owner of Therapy Time, a private practice based in Brisbane. Even before having her own family, she has always been passionate about taking a big picture approach to child development. Rachael strongly believes that what we eat has a huge impact on everything and sees this everyday in her clinical practice (and at home).Meal times are a big deal for our little ones, and they require a lot of sensory, fine motor, oral motor, and behavioural skills. With her gentle, kind and empowering approach Rachael equips parents with a toolkit full of responsive, evidence-based and family-centered strategies.In this podcast we cover:What is particular eating and how do we know if what our child is exhibiting is normal or a red flag?What age can we expect 'fussy eating' or particular eating to start (and finish?!)Top tips for reducing the likelihood that a child will become a fussy eater? The division of responsibility and other helpful strategies for reducing mealtime anxiety for both parents and childrenand so much more.Some additional resources we. mention or you might enjoyLunch at 10 Pomegranate Street by Felicita SalaHave you seen our subscription group? Rachael will be joining us here, along with Luka and Kate to support you in your feeding, parenting and family journey! Our subscription group is a safe place to ask ANY question you might have. Where no question is silly, too big or too small. A place where other mothers and caregivers can offer advice and support, words of encouragement and be the village that so many of us don't get to have in the physical sense. And a place for us to house ALL of our exclusive recipes - we release EXCLUSIVE recipes EVERY week, with practical cooking tips and brand recommendations! You can join us HERE.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Katie, along with co-host Serheen Noor-Ali from Hello Sleuth interview Kelsey Ward, mom to Scarlett who was diagnosed with gastroparesis and hereditary spherocytosis as an infant. Kelsey shares the ups and downs of what it means to be a medical mom and how Scarlett's diagnosis strengthened her marriage. Body confidence is something near to Kelsey's heart. She shares about how she empowers Scarlett to be proud of her g-tube and scars. This episode is packed with great dialogue and you will get at insight from both Kelsey and Serheen on navigating medical parenthood. [3:40] Kelsey introduces herself and her family [4:04] Finding out she had a blood disorder [4:31] Scarlett was losing weight at 2 months old [6:10] Gastric emptying scan revealed answers [6:56] G-tube placement [7:29] G-J tube placement [7:57] Pyloroplasty surgery success [9:27] Behind on developmental milestones [11:24] Connecting with parents on social media [12:20] Feeding Therapy 101 [13:21] Swallowing vs Textural [15:10] Sibling bond and integration [16:00] Balancing information sharing with her siblings [17:26] Medical supplies and home integration [18:46] Finding your family's new normal [21:09]  Post discharge to do lists [21:39] Post g-tube replacement [22:58] Hospital shower woes [24:55] Prioritizing yourself [26:02] Celebrating everything [27:46] Perspective on body image [29:12] Lack of accessibility [31:00] Everybody is different [33:12] Sharing about [34:13] Do what works for your family [36:12] Social Media boundaries Connect with Kelsey Instagram TikTok   Link to Present not Perfect's store front here. Whether you are a parent or professional, we want you to join our community. Sign up for our newsletter here. Parents, download our free parent starter kit. When you download our starter kit, you'll learn how to: Give medicine to your child without it becoming a wrestling match Prepare your child (and yourself) for a shot so they can feel less anxious Create and use a coping plan for any medical appointment or procedure The first sign of sniffles, or worse, shouldn't send you into a tailspin. Feel confident in your role as a parent and advocate, no matter what medical situation you're facing. Child life specialists, get affordable PDUs on-demand here. Shop for your CLOC gear here.

Feeding your NICU baby can often be a challenge. April is Occupational Therapy month and pediatric OT Laurie Layne and I focus on how feeding therapy can be utilized and some of the challenges NICU parents may face.   In this episode, we chat about: For pediatrics, what exactly does an occupational therapist do and how does it differ from other pediatric therapies? When should a parent seek out occupational/feeding therapy? What are some things parents should look for in an occupational/feeding therapist? If you have a sensory seeker who has heavy oral input (puts everything in their mouth), what can you do? What's the most common feeding challenge with NICU babies/premature infants? How does a g-tube affect feeding therapy? Food texture and food aversion sometimes feels overwhelming, how can a parent combat the fear of feeling like it's never getting better?   Laurie Layne, OTR, received her B.S. in community health from Texas A&M University and her master of occupational therapy degree from Texas Woman's University-Houston.  She has 25 years of experience in working with pediatric populations in early intervention, school-based services, and private outpatient clinics.  Laurie treats a varied caseload, including children with feeding aversions, sensory processing disorder, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, neuromuscular dysfunction, and genetic disorders. She is trained in various feeding methodologies and is Handwriting Without Tears Level 1 certified.  Laurie is the proud mom of three college kids and she enjoys traveling, reading, and playing pickleball.   Links to products: https://chewytubes.com/products/ps-and-qs/ https://talktools.com/collections/chews-chewy-tubes   The NICU is hard. We're here to help.   Hand to Hold is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resources and community before, during and after their baby's NICU stay. NICU support is available at no cost to NICU parents in English and Spanish.   Connect with Hand to Hold: Learn more or get support at handtohold.org   Follow Hand to Hold on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handtohold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handtohold/   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NICUHandtoHold YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HandtoHold      The following music was used for this media project: Music: Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Music: Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode I answer the question on every parents' mind: How long does feeding therapy take to work? I break down all the factors involved and give some time frame estimate examples. Don't forget to find me on instagram at @foodology_feeding https://www.instagram.com/foodology_feeding_therapy/ Thanks so much for joining me again for another episode! If you got any value from the episode, I would love to hear about it! You can rate, review & subscribe to help me out! You can find my self paced parent class, free webinars, and more information on how we can help your picky eater on our website: www.foodologyfeeding.com You can find my book for sale on Amazon: Mealtime Mindset Thank you so much! See you next week! Christine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christine-miroddi-yoder/support

In this episode we have the incredible Rebecca Barnard from Nourish Feeding Therapy on the poddy. Rebecca is an Occupational Therapist specializing in Paediatric feeding challenges, such as fussy eating, struggling to get going with solids, disruptive mealtimes....the list goes on! You, our lovely listeners sent in lots of great questions for Rebecca, which she very kindly answered for us in this ep. It is well worth a listen for anyone with children aged 0-5 and beyond!

Did you know children have the innate ability to regulate food intake? Tune into this insightful conversation with Accredited Practicing Dietitian Leah Vandervliet, who explores the responsive feeding approach, a feeding style that focuses on the feeding relationship between parent and child. She explains how parents are responsible for the where, when and what of feeding and how the child is responsible for if they eat and how much! Plus, Leah provides practical tips for dietitians working with parents and children on how to implement this approach. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/responsive-feeding-therapy-providing-best-possible-start-childs-feeding-journey/  This podcast is not, and is not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. This podcast is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgment before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action.  Please see here for terms and conditions.

Those first few weeks of a newborns life are so challenging, whether you're breastfeeding or bottle feeding! But when, on top of the “expected” challenges that accompany this newborn phase, you add difficulties with feeding and latching, i.e. tongue-ties, it just takes the stress and uncertainty of the infant phase to a whole new level! Or, at least, that's how it was for me and I imagine I am not alone! Which is why I reached out to Kayla Richardson, a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who specializes in Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Myofunctional Disorders, and early intervention. Kayla is the owner of Abeille Speech and Feeding Therapy, a therapy agency and pediatric feeding clinic in St. Louis, MO.  In today's conversation, Kayla shares why she believes every mother should see a lactation consultant both before and after birth, what symptoms to be on the lookout for if you suspect your child may have an oral dysfunction, why a tongue-tie release shouldn't be done in isolation from therapy, such as craniosacral therapy or feeding therapy, why she thinks labeling babies as “colicky” is often an inaccurate and unhelpful diagnosis for parents, and more! Honestly, I wish this conversation had existed before my son was born. I feel as though it would have alleviated so many of the stressors I faced during those early days. So, if your child is struggling with an oral dysfunction of some sort, press play now as Kayla is about to drop some major wisdom that will help YOU as you maneuver throughout your own parenting journey! The Wise Consumer Show Notes: https://thewiseconsumer.com/best-ways-to-treat-tongue-ties/ 

I cover feeding therapy with broad strokes: What it is and who does it. Further explanation about feeding therapy and what contributes to it in future episodes to come! Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children.

Ready to dive deeper into neurodiversity-affirming approaches to feeding? Our guest Laura Hellfeld, Public Health Nurse, explores the relationship between PDA and feeding, dives into eating disorders, and shares her personal experience with PICA. This episode will take you deeper into dismantling ableist approaches to supporting picky eaters of all ages.

In this episode, neurodivergent RD Naureen Hunani helps us unpack the harm of systematic desensitization for picky eating in autistic kids. Then she lays out a framework for what we can do to support picky eaters in a more affirming way. This episode will inspire you to reassess everything you thought you knew about best practices in feeding therapy. 

Show Notes  Replay of Episode #7 We just got back from taking Greyson to a CHOP Feeding Therapy evaluation. It was a long but valuable day. We learned a lot and we wanted to share what we learned with you. Greyson definitely needs a serious feeding intervention. CHOP - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - www.chop.edu ASD Log Book - https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Log-Book-Track-Results/dp/B09Y4WBHY8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=258C5GSV401MA&keywords=asd+log+book+keep+track+of+the+results&qid=1656549759&sprefix=asd+log+book+keep+track+of+the+results%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1 GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com/ (https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com) Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=every+frog+is+special&qid=1653409003&sprefix=every+frog+is+%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 Find Autism Building The Puzzle  http://www.buildingthepuzzle.com/ (www.buildingthepuzzle.com) Facebook (buildingthepuzzle) - https://www.facebook.com/buildingthepuzzle-100103054801446 (https://www.facebook.com/buildingthepuzzle-100103054801446)  Facebook Group (Building the Puzzle) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172615782928344 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172615782928344) Instagram - Buildingthepuzzle  Youtube - Autism Building The Puzzle CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com/ (https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com) Youtube - Meditation Relaxation and Serenity - Relaxation and Meditation Videos Support Group Information Can Be Found On All Platforms  Show Sponsor's  Stepping Stones Preschool 215-738-6631 https://www.sspreshollonline.com The Speech Paradigm  http://www.thespeechparadigm.com/ (www.thespeechparadigm.com) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Speech- (https://www.facebook.com/The-Speech-) Paradigm-103028718203668  Instagram - Thespeechparadigm Greyson & Co http://www.greyson-company.com/ (www.greyson-company.com) Etsy - greysonandcotoys Facebook (Greyson & Co.) - https://www.facebook.com/GreysonandCompany Instagram - Greyson.and.company

When babies have a hard time eating there is often a problem, and it's common for that same problem to lead to speech difficulties later in life. If your baby is uncomfortable eating, if you have pain while breastfeeding, if your toddler is taking a long time to eat solids, or if you have any other difficulties at mealtime, this episode of UNprivate Parts is for you. Listen as Mary Claire Burks, Speech-Language Pathologist at Woman's Hospital, explains how identifying and treating issues with feeding early on, whether it's breastfeeding, bottle feeding or solids, could prevent your little one from struggling with language development later on.

We are very excited to have Rebecca Barnard from Nourish Feeding Therapy in this episode. Rebecca is an occupational therapist and the director of the private practice service that specializes in supporting children from aged 18 months to 14 years with a range of feeding challenges.We chat about all things feeding, how to manage those tricky mealtime behaviors and how to know when your child may need additional support around feeding.

In this week's episode, Kate Broderick, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Director of Spot Therapy Hub in Sydney, chats all things paediatric feeding with Carly Veness, Speech Pathologist and founder of Babble and Munch Speech Pathology. Carly speaks about responsive feeding therapy, the importance of infant mental health in paediatric feeding and her own paediatric feeding journey. To access the Getting Started in Feeding Therapy tip sheet mentioned by Carly in the episode, along with a free webinar on the topic, please follow this link: https://www.babbleandmunchlearning.com/get-started Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Have you ever wanted to offer a specialty service?  When you start your own private practice, you have the freedom to create the job of your dreams for yourself. If you are passionate about a certain service or population, make that your specialty! This helps you become known as “the one” to go to for that service so you can put your business on the fast track for success.  My guest in this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is Mallory Millet, a Start Your Private Practice student. Mallory is a speech therapist who carved out a niche for herself based on her passion and where she saw a need.  Mallory Millet is a Speech Pathologist who specializes in pediatric feeding disorders. Her focuses include infant reflux, infant oral development, and bottle feeding. Through her professional work, and with a lack of support during her own babies' feeding journeys, she created The Feeding Mom. It is here that she provides in-person and virtual support to empower parents through their feeding journeys locally and around the world. Her philosophy is: every parent deserves to love feeding their baby.  In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Mallory's journey to starting a private practice How specializing can help you grow The importance of referral marketing and social media marketing The benefits of parent coaching and how to add it to your services Other things you can offer in addition to therapy in your private practice How to price your services and when to raise your prices I love how Mallory created a really unique space for herself by offering both pediatric feeding therapy and parent coaching. So many SLP's and OTs say that they miss collaborating with parents in schools. With your own private practice, you have the freedom to add parent coaching if it is something that you are passionate about.  There is no one way to run your private practice. You are in charge of what you offer and what you don't!  Want to learn how to offer your own private therapy services just like Mallory? https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/waitlist (Join the waitlist for the Start Your Private Practice Program) so you can sign up during Spring Enrollment. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned:  https://the-feeding-mom.passion.io/ (Check out Mallory's courses) https://www.thefeedingmom.com/ (Visit Mallory's website) https://www.instagram.com/infant.feeding.specialist/ (Follow Mallory on Instagram) Where We Can Connect:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (Follow the Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (Follow Me on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/Jena-Castro-Casbon-1660895807286998/ (Follow Me on Facebook)

Show Notes Today we discuss feeding therapy. We talk about our experience with the COP Intensive Feeding Program Evaluation, the intensive program its self as well as the plan our BCBA has put into place for Greyson. We explain our thoughts, experiences and what we decided is the best way for us to handle Greyson's feeding challenges. Find Autism Building The Puzzle  http://www.buildingthepuzzle.com/ (www.buildingthepuzzle.com) Facebook (buildingthepuzzle) - https://www.facebook.com/buildingthepuzzle-100103054801446 (https://www.facebook.com/buildingthepuzzle-100103054801446)  Facebook Group (Building the Puzzle) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172615782928344 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172615782928344) Instagram - Buildingthepuzzle  Youtube - Autism Building The Puzzle (COMING SOON!) CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com/ (https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com) Youtube - Meditation Relaxation and Serenity - Relaxation and Meditation Videos Support Group Information Can Be Found On All Platforms  Show Sponsor's  Stepping Stones Preschool 215-738-6631 https://www.sspreshollonline.com The Speech Paradigm  http://www.thespeechparadigm.com/ (www.thespeechparadigm.com) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Speech- (https://www.facebook.com/The-Speech-) Paradigm-103028718203668  Instagram - Thespeechparadigm Greyson & Co http://www.greyson-company.com/ (www.greyson-company.com) Etsy - greysonandcotoys Facebook (Greyson & Co.) - https://www.facebook.com/GreysonandCompany Instagram - Greyson.and.company

Guest: Memorie Gosa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S - Seven weeks after we obtained access to the new PFD ICD-10 codes, the annual ASHA Convention will host its very first PFDs Feeding and Swallowing track. To honor this monumental event, today we are joined by Memorie Gosa who served as the chair of the inaugural 2021 Pediatric Normal and Disordered Feeding and Swallowing Topic Committee. Memorie Gosa is a world-renowned Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and Associate Professor and Chair of the Communicative Disorders Department at the University of Alabama. In this episode, she joins us to walk us through the history of PFDs and dysphagia. She explains how the PFD world came to be, the progress of clinical training programs on dysphagia at a university level in recent years, and the evolving trends in evidence-based treatment. Tuning in you'll hear why treating pediatric dysphagia has to be multidisciplinary, expert advice for anyone wanting to engage in IPP, and insight into where you can find helpful resources for evidence-based treatments. With the ASHA 2021 Convention upon us, find out what you can expect and what master classes you should not miss. Tune in for all this and more!

I am a bilingually certified Speech-Language Pathologist in New York. I am the first person in my family to be born in America and to have graduated from college. Greek was my first language and I did not speak English until I was 3 years old. I work with students and clients of all ages. My youngest client was 1 year old and my oldest client was 65 years old. Currently, my main focus is speech-language evaluations and assistive technology evaluations, speech-language therapy, and feeding therapy for picky eaters and problem feeders. Outside of work, I love to travel, go fishing, try new food, dance, swim, read, spend time with family and friends, and try adrenaline-pumping activities. You can find me on Instagram @legenderi.slp and contact me via e-mail at legenderi.slp@gmail.com.

We review the sense of taste and how autistic individuals may experience this sense differently than their neurotypical peers. We discuss feeding therapy, as well as pica, oral stimming, and transitioning to self-feeding.

Guest: Dr. Kristen West, M.A., CCC-SLP - In today's episode of First Bite, we are delighted to welcome back Dr. Kristen West, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss her work as an SLP in public schools. Kristen is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania and is currently also pursuing her educational doctorate at Slippery Rock University. In our conversation with Kristen, we delve into the challenges of setting up a program in public schools and how her journey led her to work in that space. We spend some time appreciating the role that advocacy plays when it comes to special education services in schools and how our host Michelle Dawson, in collaboration with Angie Neal, was able to pass a proposal that countless children in South Carolina will benefit from for years to come. Listening in, you'll hear Michelle break down the many aspects of working as an SLP in public schools and what she has learned throughout her career. She expands on the inextricable relationship between nutrition and learning, why cafeterias pose a unique challenge to children with PFDs, and why teamwork between nurses, teachers, and parents is essential. We loved having Kristen back on the show and we know you'll find the conversation as informative and inspiring as we did! For all this and much more, join us today!

#152: When does a baby need feeding therapy? And how do I know if my baby needs feeding therapy? Even the phrase “feeding therapy” strikes fear into the heart of parents and caregivers…but feeding therapy is not a bad thing! In this episode I'm interviewing baby-led weaning expert and feeding therapist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP to explore feeding therapy for infants.   Dawn and I co-teach a number of baby-led weaning programs together, but in this interview we're exploring feeding therapy for babies. What are the signs of feeding disorders? Is my baby's feeding issue normal or would we benefit from feeding therapy? Dawn is also discussing the different types of feeding therapy and why some of her clients only need a few sessions before getting back on track with baby-led weaning.   If you're ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let's get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.   WHAT DO I FEED MY BABY AFTER AVOCADO, BANANA & SWEET POTATO?! https://bit.ly/3lfHd4S   FREE BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS ONLINE WORKSHOP: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link   FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/   SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://blwpodcast.com/152 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#152: When does a baby need feeding therapy? And how do I know if my baby needs feeding therapy? Even the phrase “feeding therapy” strikes fear into the heart of parents and caregivers…but feeding therapy is not a bad thing! In this episode I'm interviewing baby-led weaning expert and feeding therapist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP to explore feeding therapy for infants.   Dawn and I co-teach a number of baby-led weaning programs together, but in this interview we're exploring feeding therapy for babies. What are the signs of feeding disorders? Is my baby's feeding issue normal or would we benefit from feeding therapy? Dawn is also discussing the different types of feeding therapy and why some of her clients only need a few sessions before getting back on track with baby-led weaning.     If you're ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let's get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.   WHAT DO I FEED MY BABY AFTER AVOCADO, BANANA & SWEET POTATO?! https://bit.ly/3lfHd4S   FREE BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS ONLINE WORKSHOP: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop   FREE BABY-LED WEANING RECIPE IDEAS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/babyledweaningrecipes/   FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/   SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://blwpodcast.com/152

Guest: Dr. Georgia Malandraki, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S - As we continue this amazing journey through our tricky yet important field, we are joined today by a real leader from the field! Dr. Georgia Malandraki, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is an associate professor of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University and a Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. In her research, she focuses on investigating developmental swallowing neuroplasticity and developing rehabilitative and telehealth interventions for dysphagia. In addition to this, she is the research director of the Purdue I-EaT Swallowing Research Laboratory and Clinic and has served on editorial boards for ASHA journals, as an editor for the American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, and is the current president-elect of the Dysphagia Research Society. In this awesome conversation, we get to really go deep with Dr. Malandraki, talking about her most recent work on the developmental stages of the nervous system, some very helpful papers and resources that she recommends, muscle tone issues in infants, and the gaps that she has noticed in the pediatric care systems, that still persist today. For all this, and a whole lot more great insight, where it is so badly needed, listen in with us to hear what Dr. Malandraki has to say!

Guest: Renee Garrett, MSED, CCC-SLP, CBIS - After watching her father struggle through the after effects of a stroke, Renee Garrett's passion for SLP was awakened, and she has spent the past 12 years working in a range of medical settings. In today's episode, our discussion focuses on the ethical challenges that arise when an SLP moves from one type of care to another. For example, an SLP working in a school requires a very different set of skills compared to an SLP working in an ICU, and assuming that the skills are transferable can be dangerous for you as the professional, as well as for your patients. Among other things, we talk about the elements that you need to take into consideration before switching settings, how regulations differ between states, and where you can access a range of resources that will help you with your transition.

Considering Occupational Therapy (OT)? Learn more about what you can expect in OT and some common reasons your child may be referred. We discuss examples of activities your child may work on during sessions to include heavy work, feeding therapy, and sensory regulation while sharing our personal insights and experiences […]

Guests: Jessica Conn and Hilary Cooper - One of our favorite topics is the SLP's role in advocacy, and today we are joined by some of the fiercest advocates around. Jessica Conn is a Visiting Clinical Instructor at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework, including dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders. She also owns East Texas Swallow Diagnostics, a mobile FEES company serving the broader East Texas area. She is currently the Director of University Relations for the Dysphagia Outreach Project as well. Hilary Cooper, our second guest, is a self-proclaimed dysphagia nerd who has extensive experience with pediatrics and adults in a variety of settings. She owns North Louisiana Swallow Solutions, a mobile FEES company, and is the President and CEO of the Dysphagia Outreach Project. In today's episode, after hearing about how Jessica and Hilary became SLPs, we dive into advocacy. We talk about how it differs from education, the importance of getting involved at state and national levels, and why advocacy needs to be a part of curriculums. We also get into some specific ways that you, as an SLP, can advocate for your patients and their families, who are constantly faced with the injustice and systemic inequality in our healthcare system. To hear more from these inspiring women, tune in today!

Guest: Tessa Gonzalez, MD - Today's episode centers around an intense and personal conversation with a very special guest who speaks candidly from the perspective of both a pediatrician and the passionate parent of a child who suffers from a rare genetic disorder that contributed to pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). Dr. Tessa Gonzalez is a close friend, a pediatrician with over 10 years of experience, and a mother to two beautiful girls, the eldest of which has been on a long journey with PFD. Tessa is also a volunteer with Feeding Matters, where she shares her invaluable experience with families navigating their way through the often confusing and difficult world of PFD. She is a fierce advocate for her daughter and is passionate about helping other families advocate for their loved ones too, which she explains in this episode. Tuning in, you'll learn more about the importance of inter-professional education, collaboration, and communication, and Tessa shares her personal journey with PFD and why she believes that a feeding tube was the best possible solution for her family at the time. Make sure not to miss this episode!

The Dysphagia Outreach Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide meaningful assistance to individuals affected by dysphagia. Today on the show we invite Allie Mataras, Amanda Weissberg, Allison Boyer, Jessica Lasky, Hillary Cooper, and Michelle Coffaro from the Dysphagia Outreach Project’s Board of Directors to talk about how they have come together to work on this project as volunteers and the great things they are doing for the community. The original idea came from Hillary and she kicks things off by talking about how she was disturbed by a general lack of access to supplies experienced by patients and how she wanted to take the initiative to fix this. Hillary teamed up with Michelle and Jessica and our next two guests weigh in on the contributions they made to get the idea off the ground. Jessica speaks about the role she plays in the organization in the fields of education and advocacy and the Michelle shares her responsibilities as VP of operations. Michelle runs the food bank in Cincinnati and we hear about the incredible wealth of supplies they distribute. From there, we hear from Allie and her work as Director of Fundraising before getting to know Amanda and the contributions she has made on the social media front as Captain of Instagram for the public relations team. Wrapping up, we meet our final guest, Allison Boyer, who manages the DOP Facebook page where she helps assemble literature reviews of the most current research in the field to be distributed freely to all who are interested. So for all this and more about an amazing project that stands testimony to the power of purpose-driven teamwork, tune in today!

Guest: Dana Entwistle MS, CCC-SLP - Today we are really lucky to have an amazing person and fantastic clinician join us on the show! Dana Entwistle is a pediatric feeding clinical specialist at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, and we get to hear from her all about what that entails. She goes into her personal journey in the profession and the college years that proceeded it. From there, our guest shares the important elements of her current role at Levine, touching on building trust, patient assignment, the hospital space, patient variation and so much more. Dana underlines the importance of the right kind of communication, especially around the tricky and confusing technical side of feeding problems. She has spearheaded the inclusion of more data into the processes she is involved in, something she believes is vital in the constant improvement of healthcare. Listeners can expect to gain some real insight into Dana's philosophy as well as some inspiration for how to be influential and understanding in the feeding space too! This conversation with Dana promises to lead into many more, so make sure to stay tuned for those too!

Does your child refuse to eat certain foods? Are they stuck in a trend of eating the same thing all the time? Are mealtimes beyond stressful? If you answered "yes" to the questions above, your child may need Feeding Therapy or Myofunctional Therapy. Listen to find out!

If you are working in the world of Early Intervention, or thinking about making the switch, but unsure of how to implement routines-based intervention within the framework of treating a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), then this hour on functional feeding strategies for you. Michelle and Erin walk you through how routines-based intervention allows you to ditch that dread bag of toys and chewys for good, advise you on how to include caregivers and siblings in treatment, as well as discuss the positively powerful evidenced behind slow incremental changes via tapered weaning protocol and how it can guide our patients on their PFD journey.

In this episode, Hallie talks with Lori Caplan-Colon about her approach to treating pediatric feeding disorders. Lori highlights the importance of looking at each child holistically including the child's sensory system, motor skills, medical history, and any behaviors. They talk about the importance of educating families on carryover at home as well as when to address any behaviors that come to the table!Please click here to download the show notes.For more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Alecia, a speech language pathologist with Niche Therapy in Spokane WA, and Camille, a SLP with KidsCare Home Health in Colorado about speech and feeding therapy.  We discuss what they do, how they do it, and why it may be a good therapy modality for your child … Read More Read More

In this two-part episode we talk with Alecia, a speech language pathologist with Niche Therapy in Spokane WA and Camille, also a SLP with KidsCare Home Health in Colorado about speech and feeding therapy.  We discuss what they do, how they do it, and why it may be a good therapy modality for your child … Read More Read More

This week we start our discussion with our anti-racist work but it veers off into a discussion about sex education & voting. We then jump into Talia's recent update into feeding therapy with Skye. Connect With Us Instagram Facebook Email

Join Claire, Rachael and Hallie as they talk all about pediatric feeding therapy this week. Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM is a Feeding Specialist, Certified Orofacial Myologist and Speech-Language Pathologist. She specializes in treating infants, toddlers, children with tethered oral tissues (TOTs), feeding delays and disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). You can sign up for her Feed the Peds course at www.feedthepeds.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @halliebulkin, and listen to her podcast: The Untethered Podcast. Please remember to review, rate and subscribe! Thank you! If you have any questions, concerns or would like to suggest a future topic, email us over at letstacoboutspeechpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram @letstacoboutspeechpodcast and visit our website at letstacoboutspeech.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-taco-bout-speech/support

Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP - In this episode Michelle is joined by the powerhouse that is Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, when they break down some of their favorite tips for conducting a successful Feeding Therapy Session. If you are struggling with creating optimal position for PO intake, Erin and Michelle will help provide strategies that are low cost to no cost. Have you consider how “busy” the therapy room may appear to the patient that you’re working with…and how that will impact their ability to attend to the activity? Erin and Michelle offer guidance on how to declutter that clinic space and why! Are you feeling frustrated by challenging behaviors during your session…and not sure which steps you need to take to help ease the storm? Erin and Michelle have ideas to bring the calm! Tune in for an hour of evidenced based feeding strategies that work!

Guest: Dani Newcomb, MS CCC-SLP - In this episode Michelle is joined by Dani Newcombe, MS CCC-SLP, the delightfully candid Pediatric Feeding SLP blogger behind The Messy SLP, where she shares bits and pieces of what it's like to be a "messy perfectionist". Dani, who currently works as an SLP in an autism therapy center in South Bend, Indiana, has traveled the country in the pursuit of her passion… delivering EBP Feeding Services to those in need! Today she shares how we can work collaboratively with our ABA Colleagues in the somewhat contentious area of “Feeding”. Yes, you read that right, how to work collaboratively with ABA Colleagues in the world of Pediatric Feeding Disorders…and trust Dani and Michelle…it is possible! Enjoy the hour filled with real life trials and tribulations, lessons learned from past failures, and how to set your tiny human up for Feeding Success!

Ep 4 - I might not have formally studied feeding therapy, but I've been doing home feeding programs with my kids for 11 years...that's worth a degree, right? In this episode, I share my special needs mama experiences with feeding therapy and the top feeding accessories that have worked for my kids. Whether your child eats happily, you're struggling with feeding therapy or glaring at toddlers easily eating chicken nuggets at the mall (wait, is that only me?) I get you, Mama!  Show notes: My top feeding accessories (with a possible kick-back for me): Nuk brush - 2 pack on Amazon Z-Vibe - Amazon option ARK site (a little less expensive) Flexi-cup 3 pack on Amazon Take & Toss Cup - 4 pack on Amazon Massaging teether - Amazon Dinner Winner plate - on Amazon Pocket bibs  - plastic option If you find value in today's episode, please take a minute and leave me a happy rating and review over on iTunes. I truly appreciate each of you! Hearing from you makes me feel connected and encouraged.  Interested in being interviewed on this show? DM me your request on Instagram @sprinkledwithstrengthpodcast 

Are you sat wondering ‘What is feeding therapy?’ Maybe you’ve heard of it.. but you don’t know what it actually is. Or what the benefits are. And.. what does a feeding therapist do?! Who are they? Today, I’m so excited to welcome McKenzie Hoffman onto our ‘Teaching Autism and Special Education Community’ podcast. She is […]

Are you having difficulty getting your baby to take a bottle? Dealing with acid reflux? Nervous about transitioning to solids? Are your toddlers super picky or are you battling with them to eat at mealtime?Kelly Mingus, owner at Nashville Pediatric specialists offers tips and strategies to work on all of these challenges and more.  Mealtime and feeding challenges can be frustrating for many parents but there are strategies that can definitely help and feeding therapies that can make it easier.  Highlights from the episode include:What to consider when baby refuses the bottleAcid reflux and gas in infants and babiesTransitioning your baby to solids from breastmilk or formulaStrategies for picky toddlersTips to help expand toddler dietsToddler mealtime challengesKelly has worked with children for over 16 years and has spent 10+ years as a speech pathologist in private practice.  She's worked in school settings including at a school devoted to children with learning differences and her experience also extends to working in a hospital setting, level 1 trauma center as a speech pathologist providing diagnostic assessments to children in the ICU, and educating medical professionals on goals and recommendations.Visit Nashville Pediatric Specialists at their website: https://nashvillepediatricspecialists.com/Instagram or Facebook: @nashvillepediatricspecialistsAs always we would love to connect with you at The STJ Podcast via Facebook or Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob and would greatly appreciate a rating or review to help others find the podcast.Thank you for listening!

Adrienne talks to Coleen about her profession as a highly skilled feeding therapist at a local non profit in Tucson called Children's Clinics. Children's Clinics specializes in care for children with disabilities. Coleen shares stories of children she has worked with over the years and offers her heart in the ways God has guided her through her work.

Adrienne talks to Coleen about her role as an Occupational and Feeding Therapist at Children's Clinics in Tucson. For a variety of reasons, some children aren't able to eat the typical foods and a feeding therapist becomes essential to exploring creative ways to helping children and their families explore food textures and varieties to move them from primarily getting food from a tube to being able to eat orally. Listen as Coleen talks about her passion for helping patients and families reach their desired goals with immense grace, curiosity, and love.

In this episode Michelle is joined by the one and only Elizabeth “Beth” Halpin, MHS, OTR/L, SCFES, aka Feeding Therapy, OT guru extraordinaire! Yep, we own it, Beth rocks!! This is the hour that your questions pertaining to the Scope of Practice for Occupational Therapists engaged in Feeding Therapy are FINALLY answered! Beth offers functional hands-on, (no pun intended), resources for the EBP of “messy” and “sensory play”, as well as general EBP guidelines for how to incorporate OT skills into your feeding sessions. Enjoy this fascinating feeding hour that will leave you wanting more!!

Join Stacy and Terri as they explore children with feeding and eating challenges. We will discuss important terminology and how picky eating presents emotionally and physically in children. We will also touch on things to avoid and things to remember during mealtime! Here is the link to our favorite feeding chair, The Upseat!

On this Episode, I explain what sensory sensitivities and sensory decreased awareness can look like with newborns and infants. I also provide strategies and explanation for ways to support the babies and their caregivers with feeding difficulties from a sensory … Continue reading → The post Infant Sensory Feeding Therapy – Episode 83 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Hey Everyone! Today's episode is part two of a two part series all about feeding.  On today's episode I sat down with my friend Jamie Keller who is a speech and feeding therapist. Jamie shares with us all of her wisdom about what could be causing feeding issues in kids. We discussed nutrition, sensory issues, the social part of eating, talk tools, and what to look for in a feeding therapist, plus tips and tricks for feeding. CONNECT WITH OUR SHOW http://www.instagram.com/advocatelikeamother http://twitter.com/advocatelikeamom EMAIL | Hello@advocatelikeamother.org PATREON | http://www.patreon.com/advocatelikeamother --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/advocatelikeamother/message

Hey Friends! Today's episode is part one of a two part series all about feeding.  On this episode I sat down with recording artist Kendall Renee and her mom Kim Hollinger.  Kendall has had a feeding tube since the age of four. We got Kim's perspective as her mom and we got Kendall's perspective on growing up with a feeding tube and feeling different. Kendall explains how her feeding tube became a source of strength for her and how it inspired her song “Original” which she performs for us.  To any parent struggling with any diagnosis, you are not alone. We are here to help encourage you, and to help find your community. Watch her performance of "Original" on the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ScpdSi0eG6Y Michelle CONNECT WITH OUR SHOW INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/advocatelikeamother TWITTER | www.twitter.com/advocatelikeamom EMAIL | Hello@advocatelikeamother.org PATREON | www.patreon.com/advocatelikeamother --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/advocatelikeamother/message

In this course, Michelle was joined by Miss Erin Forward, MSP CF-SLP, formally of Rochester, NY, but now of Cola-Town, SC to assist in addressing the “Emotional Baggage” that often accompanies our little ones at mealtimes! Does your family have a stressful Thanksgiving Meal? Do your patients tend to have “outbursts” during their mealtimes? Well sit back and enjoy as Michelle and Erin tackle the myth behind “oh it’s just their behaviors” and provide functional strategies for treatment when establishing a Home-Exercise Program. Bon Appetite Y’all!

This episode features the renowned feeding specialist, Melanie Potock! Listen to find out about Melanie’s newest book release, her tips for expanding a child’s food choices, and even how she incorporated paintball in her feeding therapy.

In this episode Michelle is joined once again by the ever-so-funny Gregg Black, MD, of Carolina Allergy and Asthma Consultants, PA. Dr. Black, from Columbia, SC, (who hails from the upstate by way of AL, NZ, and New Orleans). In this episode they put the microscope to milk and soy testing for our youngest of young patients…hoping to enlighten clinicians around the world as to the pitfalls of changing to formulas too quickly…and how to safely proceed in the perilous presence of eczema, while also tackling the other muddy mysteries of milk!

On this episode, I discuss the topic of Feeding Evaluations and Feeding Therapy with infants, toddlers, and young children.  The main discussion revolves around questions to ask parents as a therapist to start gathering information about how the child does … Continue reading → The post Pediatric Feeding Therapy Feeding Evaluations Episode 66 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Feeding our children, at any age, is the most basic way we nurture them and support their health and development. But too often, especially with picky eaters, mealtime becomes a battleground and a source of stress for the whole family. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Occupational Therapist Robin Campbell from St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development, brings years of experience and wisdom to this discussion of how to take the stress out of mealtime, how to identify underlying reasons for your child’s food challenges and how to know when professional help is in order.   What challenges have you encountered with your child’s eating and how has that varied at different stages of development? What strategies have you found to be effective in helping picky eaters through these challenges? What might you do differently based on what you heard in this Mom Enough show?   For recommendations for picky eaters and warning signs for problem feeders, click here. For tips on helping children learn to eat, click here. For St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development, click here. For the Feeding Therapy program at St. David's Center, click here.