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SOS Approach to Feeding
The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding approach integrates motor, oral, behavioral/learning, medical, sensory and nutritional factors and approaches in order to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth concerns. The..
Diet Modification for Individuals with Dysphagia
By: Cara Kennedy Dysphagia Swallowing disorder, “disturbance of bolus flow” “Problems involving the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction,” (ASHA, n.d.) More common in adults Various causes – –..
Video Modeling
By: Cara Kennedy What is video modeling? Video-Based Modeling (VBM) “Demonstrates a desired behavior and the student imitates the behavior shown” (Sing, et al., 2013) TBI: “Video modeling can promote..
Heart Disease & Surgery Effects on Swallowing
By: Cara Kennedy Heart Issues & Dysphagia Cardiovascular Dysphagia Ortner’s Syndrome (Cardiovocal Syndrome) Paralysis of laryngeal nerve/recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy secondary to cardiovascular issues Hoarse vocal quality Chronic Mitral Valvular..
COVID-19 & the Impact on Swallowing & Cognition
By: Cara Kennedy Known Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 *Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Fatigue Shortness of breath/ difficulty breathing Cough Joint pain Chest pain Memory, concentration, or sleep problems Muscle..
