Mom, What's For Dinner?

When Picky Eating is More than Preference; Oral-Motor and Swallow Dysfunction [with Speech Language Pathologist Melanie Parker]

Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 61

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In this episode we are joined by Melanie Parker, a Speech Language Pathologist and feeding therpist who works in Early Intervention with children age 0-3. We will discuss some of the typical feeding and swallowing problems that she might encounter with her clients and medical conditions that may warrant evaluation by an SLP. Mel and Jen also talk about some of the newest approaches in feeding therapy and how Mel uses food in her sessions with clients.

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ASHA Feeding and Swallowing Milestones

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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