Foundations In Feeding

Overview

This course is not available at this time. Please register for the existing version of this course, which is available here.

Building foundational skills for the assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders is essential. During our time together, we will begin to lay that strong foundation starting with normal anatomy and physiology of the swallow while incorporating a knowledge basis for the developmental milestones of related gross and fine motor skills. Visual teaching aids (power points and video examples) will be used to construct an understanding of how to assess typical and atypical development for practical application for assessing and treating pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

Identify normal anatomical structures related to pediatric feeding and swallowing.
Explain the normal physiological process related to pediatric feeding and swallowing.
Define and identify normal development of gross and fine motor skills related to feeding and swallowing.
Identify typical and atypical feeding and swallowing behaviors to work towards assessment abilities.

This course meets the requirement for Professional Development hours towards your ASHA renewal since it is approved by TSHA! You can count these hours towards ASHA renewal when you submit your Compliance Form.

Purchasing this course gives you access to the LIVE Webinar, as well as the RECORDED WEBINAR (for as long as it is active on the Knowledge Is Now Platform). This event will be recorded and available on demand within 10 days of the live event. Watch the recorded version at your own pace!

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Instructor

Melanie Van Noy

Melanie has worked as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist since 2011 and is currently serving families through The Feeding Connection, a lactation and infant feeding services company.

She also consults with Knowledge is Now, an educational platform, and works PRN in NICU. She provides instrumental assessments such as FEES and MBSS as needed, diagnosing and treating feeding and swallowing disorders, and providing education for families and staff. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Certified Neonatal Therapist, and is certified to perform Neuromuscular Electrical Stim therapy. Melanie has served in many settings over the years including home health, outpatient, and acute services in a level 4 NICU.

Melanie is passionate about pediatric feeding and swallowing, especially with the NICU and High Risk Infant populations. She is also a dedicated leader and mentor, always interested in supporting others to grow into places where they can pay it forward and make a difference!