The Three P’s: Pediatrics, Posture and Positioning For Infant Feeding Success
Presented by: Kara Larson,M.S.,CCC-SLP
🗓️ December 3,2025, 8:30-9:30 PM EST
After this course, you will be able to…
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Identify optimal feeding positions for bottle feeding premature infants.
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Identify feeding positions for conducting pediatric modified barium swallow studies.
- Identify three prerequisite skills for optimal positioning to start spoon feeding.
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Describe characteristics of selecting a highchair that provides optimal support.
COURSE CONTENT
LIVE AGENDA:
8:00-8:15 PM EST: Review of evidence of infant feeding positions to optimize success
8:15-8:40 Hands on demo of various feeding positions with live demo and recorded demo of various positions, high chairs, and radiology positioning for MBS
8:40-8:50 Case Study
8:50-9:00: Educating and Empowering parents for positioning success (with video demonstrations)
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
Kara Larson serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Communication Enhancement and the Director of the Feeding & Swallowing Program in the Division of Otolaryngology & Center for Communication Enhancement at Boston Children’s Hospital. She has over 25 years of clinical experience in pediatric dysphagia. Kara focuses her clinical work and research in Pediatric Aerodigestive Disorders. She is part-time faculty at Boston University. She is also Vice President of the Aerodigestive Society. Kara serves on the Professional Development Committee for SIG #13 for ASHA. When not working she loves drinking strong coffee and spending time with her husband and two adult children skiing and cold plunging on the East Coast
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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Kara Larson receives a salary from Boston Children’s Hospital, Kara Larson receives a salary from Boston University, Kara Larson receives a salary from Bridgewater State College, Kara Larson receives a consulting fee from Parapharma Tech, Kara Larson receives a consulting fee from Med SLP Collective.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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Kara Larson is Vice President of the Aerodigestive Society, Kara Larson is a member of ASHA SIG #13 Professional Development Committee
ADDITIONAL FAQS
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must submit a reflective statement (150-250 words in length) within 14 days of taking the course addressing the following: Identify one key concept, technique, or insight you learned during the course and describe how you plan to apply this learning in your clinical practice.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?
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What can I do if I have a complaint?
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this content is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com