Treating Pediatric Feeding Disorders and Dysphagia: Evidence-Based Interventions – Journal Club Recording
Presented by: Kristen West, Ed.D., CCC-SLP and Jessica Lasky, MS, CCC-SLP
COURSE AVAILABLE APRIL 1, 2024 – APRIL 1, 2029
After this journal club, you will be able to…
- Identify characteristics of children with pediatric feeding disorders (PFD).
- Describe the role of the school speech-language pathologist (SLP) in PFD.
- Identify evidence-based interventions for students with pediatric feeding disorders and dysphagia.
Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
Course Agenda
- Minutes 0-5: Introduction of topic, articles being covered, and presenters
- Minutes 5-15: An overview of pediatric feeding disorders and dysphagia as it relates to the medical SLP
- Minutes 15-58: Educational dialogue regarding the role of the medical SLP for patients with pediatric feeding disorders and dysphagia along with Q and A
- Minutes 58-60: Conclusionary information
Speaker Information and Disclosures:
Kristen West, MA CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Chairperson in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at PennWest University. Kristen has experience in a variety of pediatric settings including early intervention, pediatric acute care, outpatient and school-based services. Prior to transitioning to higher education, she helped establish a public school safe feeding program and served as the feeding consultant for the same educational agency. Currently, Kristen is a volunteer for Feeding Matters, PSHA and ASHA. Kristen has presented at the local, state, and national levels on the topic of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Kristen is passionate about advocating for feeding and swallowing services for children and their families across the continuum of care and ensuring equitable access to services for all children in need.
Financial:
I was paid an honorarium for my participation in this journal club and am paid a consulting/contracting fee by the MedSLP Collective.
Non-Financial:
I am the author of the article being discussed.
Jessica Lasky is a medical Speech-Language Pathologist that specializes in dysphagia and the adult and geriatric populations. Jessica has worked in nearly every setting possible from outpatient neuro rehabilitation, stroke, and trauma 1 hospitals, acute rehab facilities, and SNFs.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
MobileScope – owner, endoscopist, receives salary
Evolutionary Education Solutions – owner, educational SLP, receives salary
Medical SLP Collective – mentor, educational SLP, receives salary
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
ArSHA Medical Committee – board member
ASHA – member
Additional FAQs
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must meet the following requirements: achieve a minimum score of 80 on the course quiz, complete all questions on the quiz, and submit the quiz within 14 days of taking the course.
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Who is this webinar appropriate for? Â
The target audience for this webinar 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? Â
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com