Pediatric Dysphagia Dilemmas: Case Stories from 6 months to 3 years

3 Hours, 0.30 ASHA and AOTA CEUs

 

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This course offers 3 case studies from ages 6 months to 3 years of age to discuss complex pediatric dysphagia assessment, treatment and home programming.

MEET OUR PRESENTER: 

Cheryl Pelletier M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC

Cheryl Pelletier has been an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist since 1987. She is the founder of Gnosh, Inc feeding-swallowing private practice. Over the last 21 years she has worked with infants and children in home-based and outpatient clinic settings using sensory oral-motor based therapy, co-treating with registered dietitians, PTs and OTs. She has presented at numerous staff education events in Southeastern Massachusetts and at ASHA annual convention.

TIME ORDERED AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

0-15 minutesNeurodevelopmental stages required for effective eating and drinking at age 6 months to 3 years.

16-30 minutes: Muscular structures & cranial nerves required for effective eating.

31-75 minutes: Case #1: Medical Complex 6 month old, NGT weaning, assessment & treatment considerations.

76-120 minutes: Case #2: TBI 22 month old, oral motor & swallowing plan.

121-165 minutes: Case # 3: 36 month old, cerebral palsy.

166-180 minutes: Summary, clinical conclusions & resources.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

After completion of course participants will be able to: 

  • Examine 6 neurodevelopmental stages required for effective eating and drinking from 6 months to 3 years.

  • Select muscular structures & cranial nerves required for effective eating and drinking.

  • Distinguish 4 rationales for the collaboration between medical professionals and family members to design detailed, effective and functional treatment for pediatric dysphagia.

  • Produce 4 or more advanced dysphagia treatments presented in 3 case discussions.

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This course is offered for 0.30 ASHA CEUs (Advanced Level, Professional Area). 

AOTA CEUs are available for 3 contact hours in Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge.

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.