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DIET-SHAPING FOR SELF-LIMITED DIETS IN CHILDREN WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

This article was initially presented at the 2016 Annual ASHA Convention, Thursday, November 17, 2016, 4:30-5:30 PM. It is available in video in full on Facebook: Part 1 / Part 2 Authors: Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP Lori Overland MS, CCC-SLP/C-NDT Learner Outcomes: 1. Participants will have an improved understanding of the etiology of a self-limited. 2. Participants will be able […]

Success Story: Colter & Vanessa

Down Syndrome Feeding Therapy: Colter’s Chewing Progress Home › Blog › Down Syndrome Feeding Therapy: Colter’s Chewing Progress Success Story Down Syndrome Feeding Therapy: Colter’s Chewing Progress Colter’s Down syndrome feeding therapy journey shows how targeted oral motor work and the TalkTools pre-feeding hierarchy helped him move from unsafe swallowing to successful chewing. TT Vanessa […]

THE LATEST PRODUCTS IN FEEDING THERAPY

1) Vibe & Tips Kits Our previously called “Dn-Z Vibe Travel Kits” have been upgraded. A replacement battery and a disinfectant have been added in each kit—all for the same price! The new Vibe & Tips Kit and Vibe & Tips Kit with Spoons now include: 1 Z-Vibe with a collection of tips 1 Z-Vibe […]

Ask a Therapist: Feeding Therapy Self-Study Follow-Up

ear Lori, I just completed your “Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach” DVD. What an amazing course! It certainly gave me a great deal of confidence in working with children with feeding disorders. While it was extremely thorough and informative, I do have several questions for you. I would love your input! 1. When would you […]

Ask a Therapist: Feeding after Attending TalkTools’ Feeding Course

Hi Lori, I attended your Feeding Therapy: Sensory Motor Approach 2 day course.  It was terrific and I’ve been implementing a lot of what I learned.  I’ve seen some progress already.  One of my students did such a great job drinking from a straw the other day! What an improvement from the liquid being squeezed into her […]

Ask a Therapist: Feeding Issue with Child who has Beckwith Wiedmann Syndrome

Feeding Issues with Child that has Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome | TalkTools Ask A Therapist Feeding Issues with Child that has Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome A parent or therapist working with a child who has Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome describes persistent tongue protrusion, difficulty with textured foods, and challenges with open cup drinking. This article outlines the causes of macroglossia-related feeding […]