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Resources for Feeding, Eating, Drinking, Speech, and Mouth/Airway Function

AUTISM

Have you ever wondered why some people with autism get health and functional improvements from an intervention like food changes and others seem to show no benefit? --->Read the Answer...

What is the book APPS FOR AUTISM all about? --->Read the Answer...

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BREASTFEEDING

How can child care providers best support breastfeeding mothers? What can daycare providers expect when a client is breastfeeding and you are caring for their infant? --->Read the Answer...

Is the diagnosis of tongue-tie in babies a fad? --->Read the Answer...

What are the best tips and timelines for establishing sleep routines for mommy and baby in conjunction with breastfeeding? How do you know when to feed and when to allow the child to self soothe? --->Read the Answer...

What are your suggestions for my 2-month old whom I am attempting to breast-feed but he also gets a bottle a few times per day? --->Read the Answer...

Why does lip-tie cause pain and discomfort during breastfeeding? --->Read the Answer...

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CHILD CARE

Carla Snuggs' interview with Diane Bahr – Part 1 --->Read the Answer...

Carla Snuggs' orginal interview with Diane Bahr – Part 2 --->Read the Answer...

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COMMUNICATION

How will sign language affect your child's language development? --->Read the Answer...

What are baby's first year communication milestones? --->Read the Answer...

What are some signs a child’s language may not be developing at the right pace? --->Read the Answer...

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DENTAL

What are the top 10 foods to help kids develop strong, healthy teeth? --->Read the Answer...

What is contributing to non-communicable diseases, and what are the dire consequences on health? --->Read the Answer...

When should baby have his or her first dental appointment, and what should you expect? --->Read the Answer...

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DEVELOPMENT

I have a 5-month-old baby who screams when placed on her tummy. She also is not rolling. I am concerned that she is behind in her gross motor development and that this will affect her other development. Should I be concerned? --->Read the Answer...

I have a preemie. Now what do I do? --->Read the Answer...

What are some amazing facts about babies? --->Read the Answer...

What are some simple, easy strategies for respiratory development? --->Read the Answer...

What does Sara Bingham, WeeHands Founder, want to know about Diane Bahr's work and Everything from Bottles and Breathing to Healthy Speech Development? --->Read the Answer...

What should parents consider when preparing for their child's birth and early development? --->Read the Answer...

What signs show mothers whether their babies are developing well with month-to-month milestones from 0 to 12-months? --->Read the Answer...

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FEEDING, EATING, & DRINKING

Are my child's feeding problems my fault? --->Read the Answer...

Can massage help my baby improve feeding skills? --->Read the Answer...

How can flow rate impact infant feeding, and what can stress cues tell you about this? --->Read the Answer...

How can parents help their children eat and drink safely and successfully while avoiding the risk of choking? --->Read the Answer...

How can you easily transition your child with low muscle tone or cerebral palsy from breast or bottle feeding to straws and open cups? An oral sensory-motor perspective. --->Read the Answer...

How do feeding therapists address selective eating in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? --->Read the Answer...

How do parents manage mealtime mayhem? --->Read the Answer...

How do parents navigate the baby aisle in stores and online to find appropriate feeding items and mouth toys for good mouth development? --->Read the Answer...

How do parents support children in accepting solid foods at 12 or 13 months of age when they are still only taking purees and drinking milk? --->Read the Answer...

I am working with a 3-year-old boy who is dependent on purees. He puts "meltables" in his mouth and mashes them with his tongue but does not chew. What steps would you take to help him learn to chew foods? --->Read the Answer...

My daughter was born with poor oral motor skills. She had difficulty with both breast and bottle feeding. What should parents know to resolve these problems, as well as possible future feeding and speech issues? --->Read the Answer...

What cultural differences should we consider when working with Latino children in feeding therapy to ensure better follow-through in home programs? --->Read the Answer...

What do parents need to know when feeding their children from 12 to 24-months of age? Plus: Sippy Cups, Bottles, and Straws - Oh My! --->Read the Answer...

What do parents need to know when feeding their children from birth to 12-months of age? --->Read the Answer...

What is the Learn Play Eat Mobile App? How the mother of an extreme picky eater is trying to help other families by developing a new digital tool. --->Read the Answer...

Which gastrointestinal issues interfere with successful feeding? How do you recognize the symptoms? --->Read the Answer...

Why are pediatric feeding disturbances difficult to treat in children with sensory processing disorders? --->Read the Answer...

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ORAL SENSORY-MOTOR, MYOFUNCTIONAL, VOCAL TRACT, & AIRWAY INFORMATION

Do nasal breathing-oral breathing work in solidarity? --->Read the Answer...

Does mouth-breathing cause large tonsils? --->Read the Answer...

How can speech therapists and others appropriately and adequately assess respiration? --->Read the Answer...

How do we get crucial sleep information onto professional and family radar? --->Read the Answer...

How do you keep your child's mouth in shape from birth? The Scoop on Pacifier-Use, Thumb-Sucking, and Mouth Toys. --->Read the Answer...

Should we be using some type of topical or local anesthetics on our babies or, for that matter, anyone when releasing or revising tethered oral tissues? --->Read the Answer...

So what is the difference between functional and dysfunctional breathing? --->Read the Answer...

What are some important thoughts to consider relative to sleep disordered breathing? --->Read the Answer...

What are ten facts about tongue-tie? --->Read the Answer...

What are the root causes of many oral sensory-motor and ultimately dental problems? --->Read the Answer...

What can I do for a 7-year-old child with cri-du-chat syndrome whose biggest problem is drooling? --->Read the Answer...

What causes tedious snoring, and what is its relationship with the uvula? --->Read the Answer...

What happens if we're all wrong or all right? What is most important? --->Read the Answer...

What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy? - Part 1 --->Read the Answer...

What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy? - Part 2: Before and After Cases --->Read the Answer...

What is Resting Mouth Position, and Why Does It Matter? --->Read the Answer...

What is the importance of healthy breathing habits in children? --->Read the Answer...

What is the intervention of Fonoaudiology Un Stetics? --->Read the Answer...

What is Therapeutic Speech Massage (TSM) and how can it be used? --->Read the Answer...

What should every parent know about teething and drooling? --->Read the Answer...

Why "on earth" are orthodontists talking about posture? --->Read the Answer...

Why do so many children have braces, and could this be prevented? --->Read the Answer...

Why haven't the connections between oral, airway, and health problems been put together before now? --->Read the Answer...

Why is nasal breathing important for good health? --->Read the Answer...

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE DISORDERS AND TREATMENT

How can parents help their children recover from Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)? --->Read the Answer...

I am concerned about a non-verbal 2 1/2 year old with age-appropriate receptive language skills and good hearing but no verbal imitative skills.... --->Read the Answer...

What are some fast facts about HIE and speech-language delays? --->Read the Answer...

What evidence-based, oral sensory-motor treatments are effective for speech disorders? --->Read the Answer...

Why is assessment and treatment of oral sensory-motor skills important when treating the “r” sound? --->Read the Answer...

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TREATMENT MATERIALS

What is "The Therapy Share?" --->Read the Answer...

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