Diane Bahr
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Books |
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  Bahr, D. (2018). Feed your baby & toddler right: Early eating and drinking skills encourage the best development. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons. Purchase this Publication
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Bahr, D. (2010). Nobody ever told me (or my mother) that! Everything from bottles and breathing to healthy speech development, Arlington, TX: Sensory World/Future Horizons. Purchase this Publication
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Bahr, D. C., (2001). Oral motor assessment and treatment: Ages and stages, Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
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Podcasts, Interviews, and Radio Shows |
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Episode #48: Oral Motor Development: The Foundation for Speech, Breathing, and Health with Diane Bahr Interview by Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC, SLP- COM® NEW AIREWAY ANSWERS PODCAST (February. 2025). |
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Making Sense of Selective Eating: Oral Sensory-Motor Development and Feeding Skills. Interview with Madilyn Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP for Speech Therapy PD (August, 2024). |
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Meet Diane Bahr: Promoting Lifelong Health Through Proper Feeding Skills. Interview with Stacey Pulley, MS, CCC-SLP, PC, Family Tree Therapies (January, 2022). |
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It's the Jaw: With Melanie Potock and Diane Bahr (August, 2020). |
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Infant Feeding and TOTs. Interview with Brittny Sciarra, RDH, BS, COM, QOM, I Spy with my Myo Eye, Episode 15 (April, 2020). |
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Why Do Better Feeding Skills Create Amazing Baby Experiences? Interview with Diane Bahr by Marie Biancuzzo, RN, MS, IBCLC (December, 2019). |
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Our Skulls are Out-Evolving Us. Interview with Diane Bahr and other prominent professionals by Katherine Reynolds Lewis (September, 2019). |
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The Untethered Podcast Episode 16.Interview with Diane Bahr, Part 1 by Hallie Bulkin (September, 2019). |
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The Untethered Podcast Episode 17. Interview with Diane Bahr, Part 2 by Hallie Bulkin (September, 2019). |
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Bottles, Jaws, and Teeth, Oh My! Modern Feeding's Impact on Infant Development. Interview with Diane Bahr by Megan McCue (June, 2019). |
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The Speech (Path) Less Traveled. Interview with Diane Bahr by Mallory Rotondo (May, 2019). |
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Functional Feeding from Birth #40.Interview with Diane Bahr by Michelle Dawson (March, 2019). |
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PEDS! Lip Ties and Tongue Ties and Buccal Ties, Oh My! Typical Mouth and Airway Development in Utero to 7 Years. Interview with Diane Bahr by Theresa Richard (January, 2018). |
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An Interview with Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI Before Her First TalkTools Workshop by Deborah Grauzam (October, 2016). |
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A huge predictor of potential future health problems for babies -- mouth breathing. Interview with Diane Bahr by Lisa Bowen for International Nose Breathing Day (October, 2016). |
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Infant Mouth Development/Exploration and Feeding. Interview with Diane Bahr by Shirley Gutkowski for World Day of Orofacial Myofunctional Science (February, 2016). |
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World Day of Orofacial Myofunctional Science Part 1. Interviews by Shirley Gutkowski on Cross Link Radio (February, 2016). |
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Teething and Drooling: What Every Parent Should Know: Interview with Diane Bahr by Dr. Teresa Signorelli of Kids A to Z (May, 2015). |
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Get That Mouth in Shape: The Scoop on Pacifiers, Thumb-Sucking, & Mouth Toys. Interview with Diane Bahr by Dr. Teresa Signorelli of Kids A to Z (February, 2015). |
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Sippy Cups, Bottles, and Straws - Oh My!: Feeding 201. Interview with Diane Bahr by Dr. Teresa Signorelli of Kids A to Z (November, 2014). |
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Everything from Bottles and Breathing to Healthy Speech Development. Interview with Diane Bahr by Sara Bingham, WeeHands Founder (October, 2014). |
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Feeding 101: What Baby Food Jars Don't Tell You. Interview with Diane Bahr by Dr. Teresa Signorelli of Kids A to Z (October, 2014). |
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Chantel Presents The Early Warning Signs of Autism with Diane Bahr. (June, 2012). |
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Parent Blogs/Newsletters |
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See Blogs and Questions & Answers for more articles by Diane Bahr and others. |
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Bahr, D. (2019, December). Chew on this! The connection between how babies chew and their health. |
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Bahr, D. (2016, December). A 17-day NICU quandary: One family's experience. |
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Bahr, D. (2016, October). Helping toddlers accept solids. |
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Bahr, D. (2015, July). What every parent needs to know about mouth development from birth: What can go wrong and why? |
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Bahr, D. (2012, July). My child has CAS part III: What’s a parent to do? |
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Bahr, D (2012, June). My child has CAS part II: What makes CAS different from other speech problems? |
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Bahr, D. (2012, May). My child has CAS part I: What on earth is CAS, and who has it? |
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Bahr, D. (2012, April). Proactive parenting from birth. |
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Kumin, L., & Chapman, D. (1996, May/June). Oral motor assessment and treatment in children with Down syndrome, Communicating Together (a parent newsletter). |
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Professional Publications |
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Bahr, D. (2024). Feeding/mouth development from conception to age 2 years. In S. Saccomanno & L.C. Paskay (Eds.), Food, eating and nutrition: A multidisciplinary approach (pp. 41-54). Italy: Edra Publishing. |
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Bahr, D., & Johanson, N. (2013, Dec.). A family-centered approach to feeding disorders in children (birth to 5-years). SIG 13 Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), 22, 151-171. |
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Bahr, D., & Banford, R. J. (2012, Jan.). Part III - The oral motor debate: Exploring research and training needs/ideas. Oral Motor Institute, 4(1). |
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Bahr, D. (2011, Nov.). Part II - The oral motor debate: Exploring terminology and practice patterns. Oral Motor Institute 3(2). |
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Bahr, D. (2011, Sept.). Part I - The oral motor debate: Understanding the problem. Oral Motor Institute 3(1). |
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Bahr, D., & Rosenfeld-Johnson, S. (2010, May). Treatment of children with speech oral placement disorders (OPDs): A paradigm emerges. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 31(3), 131-138. |
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Bahr, D. (2008, Jan.). A topical bibliography on oral motor assessment and treatment, Oral Motor Institute, 2(1). |
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Bahr, D. (2003, Mar.). Typical versus atypical oral motor function in the pediatric population: Beyond the checklist, Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), 12(1), 4-12. |
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Kumin, L., Von Hagel, K. C., & Bahr, D. C. (2001, Sept./Dec.). An effective oral motor protocol for infants and toddlers with low muscle tone, Infant-Toddler Intervention, 11(3-4), 181-200. |
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Kumin, L., & Bahr, D. C. (1999, June). Patterns of feeding, eating, and drinking in young children with Down syndrome with oral motor concerns, Down Syndrome Quarterly, 4(2), 1-8. |
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Professional and Parent Magazines |
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Bahr, D. (2020, Jun). Feeding and oral development in infants and children: Common difficulties seen in children with ASD. Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine. |
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Bahr, D., & Gatto, K. (2019, Jan.). Mouth and airway development, disorders, assessment, and treatment: Birth to age 7. Dysphagia Cafe. |
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Saporito, C., & Bahr, D. (2016, Nov. - 2017, Jan.). The proper use of pacifiers: Cintia Saporito interviews Diane Bahr about the oral development of children. Autism Asperger's Digest, 34-36. |
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Bahr, D. (2015, Sept.). Newborn and early mouth development. Dysphagia Cafe. |
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Bahr, D. (2013, Fall). Chasing away your child's beige diet blues. |
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Bahr, D. (2007, Sept.). Could an ad hoc committee help define oral-motor? Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 17(36), 4. |
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Bahr, D. (2006, Sept.). Coordinated oral-motor treatment, Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 16(36), 10-11. |
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Bahr, D. (1997, Oct. 20). Using puppets in oral-motor and articulation therapy, Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. |
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Kumin, L., Chapman, D., Councill, C., and Goodman, M. (1996, Oct. 7). Comprehensive intervention for children with Down syndrome, Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. |
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Presentations |
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Presented hundreds of “hands-on” workshops about feeding, motor speech, and mouth function both nationally and internationally to parents and professionals beginning in 1989. |
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Bahr, D. (2025, Sept.). "Take Off" into OMT: Complex Disorders. Myofocus Education, Bali, Indonesia. |
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Bahr, D. (2025, July). Early Brain-Body Connections and Development for Feeding, Swallowing, and Speaking. British Society of Myofunctional Therapy, London, England. |
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Bahr, D. (2022, October). Approach Your Practice with an Open Mind and Open Heart. Keynote for Feeding First Conference. TalkTools. USA. | ||
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Bahr, D. (2022, October). Early Brain-Body Connections and Development for Feeding, Swallowing, and Speaking. The International Association of Orofacial Myology Convention, Kansas City, MO. | ||
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Bahr, D. (2022, October). Practical Eating, Drinking, and Speaking Activities for Children with Down Syndrome: Birth to Age 7 Years and Beyond. 2022 Las Vegas Down Syndrome Conference, USA. | ||
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Bahr, D. (2022, August). From Vowels to Conversation. We Practice What We Teach: Speech, Feeding, and Sensory Essentials. TalkTools, USA. | ||
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Bahr, D. (2021, June). Speech Principles for Intelligibility and Precision in We Practice What We Teach: Sensory-Oral-Motor Series. TalkTools: USA. | ||
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Bahr, D. (2021, Apr.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth
Development/Function. TalkTools, USA, in English and Spanish. |
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Bahr, D., Zaghi, S., & Valcu-Pinkerton, S. (2020, Sept.). Airway and Swallowing Considerations: When Feeding, Eating, and Drinking go “Off Track.” The Breathe Institute/TalkTools, Online, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2020, July – 2021, Oct.). Guest instructor for MyoMasterminds Program. The Breathe Institute. USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2020, May). From Vowels to Conversation. The Exceptional Child: Empowered Online Conference, TalkTools, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2020, Mar.). Guest Speaker at Myofocus Course with Dr. Dan Hanson, Dr. Donny Mandrawa, and Sarah Hornsby. Dallas, TX, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2020, Feb.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Boynton Beach, FL, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2019, Nov.). Guest Speaker at The Breathe Baby Course with Dr. Chelsea Pinto and others. Los Angeles, CA, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2019, Oct.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Springfield, MA, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2019, Sept.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2019, Apr.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2019, Feb.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Los Angeles, California, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2018, Aug.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Medford, Oregon, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2018, June). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia. |
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Bahr, D. (2018, Mar.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2018, Feb.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. |
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Bahr, D., & Gatto, K. (2017, Nov.). Mouth and airway development, disorders, assessment, and treatment: Birth to age 7. Los Angeles, CA: ASHA Conference. |
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Bahr, D. (2017, Oct.). Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function. TalkTools, Lanham, MD, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2017, July). Prevention of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Development Problems (Birth to Age 2). TalkTools and Dr. Barry Raphael; Clifton, NJ, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2017, May). Integrated Treatment of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Function in Pediatrics. TalkTools and Terapeija, Helsinki, Finland. |
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Bahr, D. (2016, Dec.). Integrated Treatment of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Function in Pediatrics. TalkTools, New York, NY, USA. |
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Bahr, D. (2016, Oct.). Prevention of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Development Problems: Birth to Age 2. Northern Speech Services. |
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Bahr, D. (2016, Apr.). Treatment of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Function in Pediatrics. Australian Orofacial Myology Lecture Series. Sydney, Australia. |
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Bahr, D. (2016, Feb.). Prevention of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Development Problems (Birth to Age 2). Richter Air Symposium, Minneapolis, MN. |
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Bahr, D. (2016, Jan.). Keep Your Child’s Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Development in Shape and On Track from Birth. iMothering. |
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Bahr, D. (2015, Nov.). Treatment of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Function in Pediatrics. SpeechTherapypd.com. |
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Bahr, D. (2015, Nov.). Treatment of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Function in Pediatrics. Logos Academy. |
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Bahr, D. (2015, Oct.). Infant Oral Sensory-Motor Treatment. Biomodeling Solutions. |
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Bahr, D. (2014, May). Prevention of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Development Problems (Birth to Age 2). International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), Calgary, Alberta, Canada. |
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Bahr, D., & Stegen-Hanson, T. (2011, Oct.). "Getting and Keeping Kids 'On Track' in Feeding." Session presented at the 65th annual meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Las Vegas, NV. |
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Bahr, D. (2010, Aug.). Nobody Ever Told Me That About ASD. Future Horizons Conference, Wichita, KS. |
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Scott, K.S., Bahr, D., & Reardon-Reeves, N. (2009, Nov.). "Creating Effective and Efficient Research Teams." Session presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA. |
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Bahr, D. (2008, Nov.). "The Oral Motor Debate: Where Do We Go From Here?" Poster session with extensive handout presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Chicago, IL. |
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Presented for Medela and breastfeeding organizations in Maryland and Virginia. |
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Presented for Maryland Infants and Toddlers; the California, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, and New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Associations; and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. |
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Invited speaker: University of Maryland, University of Minnesota Duluth, State University College at Buffalo, and Steven F. Austin State University. |
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Guest lecturer: Johns Hopkins University, Howard University, University of Maryland, and Towson University. |
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Presented for Kennedy Krieger Institutes in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. |
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Presented for many school systems in the state of Maryland to include Anne Arundel County Schools, Cecil County Public School, and others. |
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