Check out expert insights/tips on early feeding development❣️🤩🤓

“I share that the primary issue arises when children become solely dependent on pouches for nutrition, missing out on essential chewing experiences needed to further oral motor development and exposing them to a limited range of tastes and textures.”

“In many cases of selective eaters, I find that educating caregivers about toddlers and their relationship with food, and coaching them on fun food activities, relieves stress for both caregiver and child.” -Stefanie LaManna, Speech-Language Pathologist

Stefanie goes on to share ways SLPs can support caregivers:
💖Educate them of developmental expectations/indicators of pediatric feeding disorders that expand past picky eating
💖Refer them to a dietitian for specific and individualized expectations regarding growth and weight gain
💖Encourage engagement with their child in less stressful food-related activities that incorporate learning absent of demands to actually eat
💖Suggest ways to make food fun so their child can explore foods without feeling pressured or overwhelmed

Read full article in detail here: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2024-0501-picky-eaters-feeding-pouches-slp/full/

⚕️🧠Empowering Stroke Survivors: The Importance of Dysphagia Screening 🍵🥛

Cerebrovascular accidents (strokes) often lead to dysphagia (swallowing disorders), affecting over 50% of stroke survivors. Early identification through dysphagia screening is crucial to prevent complications like pneumonia and improve recovery outcomes.

The screening procedures, including questionnaires, patient interviews, and bedside tests, play a vital role in identifying risks and guiding further assessment. This proactive approach not only reduces the risk of stroke-associated pneumonia but also enhances overall patient care and recovery.

Let's work towards a healthcare system that prioritizes early screening and intervention for stroke survivors. Your prompt action can make a significant difference! 🏥💪

Read more about this important topic and the innovative protocols being used to support stroke survivors.

#StrokeAwareness #DysphagiaScreening #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare

https://content.liricare.com/dysphagia-screening-stroke/

Speech therapy plays a vital role in aphasia rehabilitation by providing targeted interventions to improve language skills and overall quality of life. This blog explores the role of speech therapy in aphasia rehabilitation, focusing on advanced strategies and techniques used by SLPs.

Full blog: https://content.liricare.com/aphasia-rehabilitation/

June is Aphasia Awareness Month! 🌟 Our latest blog features engaging activities to support individuals with aphasia on their communication journey. Let’s make therapy both effective and enjoyable. We invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts and experiences on aphasia. Together, we can raise awareness and build a supportive community. 💬

Full blog: https://content.liricare.com/aphasia-friendly-activitie/

How would you all recommend a school-based SLP could also gain experience with dysphagia patience? Thank you!

My father who is 80 has trouble swallowing small tablets. Any tips/videos for helping him. Any therapist who can help him out?

Hello everyone! I am asking questions on behalf of my audience which consists of a lot of graduate school students. A lot of them are preparing to take their dysphagia courses and are nervous about it. I want to know how you all were successful in your courses. I hope with your advice, they can feel reassured and confident that they can do well in their classes.

What advice or resources would you give these SLP2Bes to set them up for success?

Voice pathology refers to a problem arising from abnormal conditions, such as dysphonia, paralysis, cysts, and even cancer, that cause abnormal vibrations in the vocal cords (or vocal folds). In this context, voice pathology detection (VPD) has received much attention as a non-invasive way to automatically detect voice problems. Click the link to read more.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231016/New-contrastive-learning-method-could-improve-voice-pathology-detection.aspx

My graduate program tells me I will get answers wrong if I "mispronounce" the word, "Dysphagia." I've been pronouncing the word as "dis-fah-juh." But I've heard people pronounce as "dis-fay-juh."

I'd like to know your thoughts on this? And why my graduate program would make such a big deal out of this

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