The Gut and How it Affects Feeding

3.5 Hours, 0.35 ASHA and AOTA CEUs 

 

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This course aims to provide an in-depth view of gut issues and diagnoses and how they affect feeding therapy and a discussion of signs, symptoms and how to adjust a feeding therapy approach based on what you see and how the child feels.

MEET OUR PRESENTER: 

Nadine Lopo, M.S., CCC-SLP
 

Nadine received her Master’s degree in Clinical Speech Pathology from Northern Arizona University and her Bachelor’s in Speech and Hearing Science from Arizona State University. Nadine is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Feeding Therapist. She is licensed to practice in Maryland, D.C., and California. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Nadine is trained in Feed the Peds®, The Myo Method®, Talk Tools, TOTS, STONES Approach, PROMPT, SOS Feeding Therapy, SOFFI, AEIOU, AAC, and more. Nadine specializes in pediatric feeding disorders and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). She has experience working in a variety of settings including private practice, schools, and in-home. Nadine is passionate about her career and loves forming lasting connections with the families that she works with.

TIME ORDERED AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

0-30 minutes:  Overview of gut issues and diagnoses

31-90 minutes: Case study #1 and #2

91-150 minutes: Case study #3 and #4

151-210 minutes: Adjusting the flexible framework for each case study/Summary and Conclusion

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

After completion of course participants will be able to: 

  • Examine a variety of gut issues and diagnoses.
  • Point out signs and symptoms of possible gut issues through observation and feeding history intake.
  • Prepare modification of  the flexible framework for feeding therapy to make progress in sessions even when a child has gut issues.
  • Argue the importance of individualizing a diet within a feeding therapy approach when a child has a gut issue.
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This course is offered for 0.35 ASHA CEUs (Advanced Level, Professional Area). 

AOTA CEUs are available for 3.5 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.