Angela Mansolillo

Broschiertes Buch

Let's Eat!: A Clinical Guide to the Management of Complex Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

A Clinical Guide to the Management of Complex Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

Beschreibung

A Go-To Resource for Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, and Behavioral Therapists The causes of feeding and swallowing difficulties in children are always multifaceted, sometimes misdiagnosed, and often difficult to assess and treat appropriately. In Let's Eat!, Angela Mansolillo―a speech-language pathologist and board-recognized specialist in swallowing disorders―has developed a menu for success in identifying and treating complex feeding and swallowing disorders in kids. In this essential pediatric resource, Mansolillo discusses the evidence for specific therapies, including oral-motor techniques, behavioral interventions, nutritional interventions, and strategies for respiratory control. Filled with a variety of easy-to use checklists, worksheets, and sample treatment plans, this book provides allied health professionals with the tools they need to: Establish the underlying etiology of the feeding disorder Manage aspiration risk Improve oral motor function Transition clients to new foods and utensils Navigate food refusal Create positive associations around eating Understand tube feeding, including types, schedules, and challenges

Autor

Angela Mansolillo, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a speech-language pathologist and board-recognized specialist in swallowing disorders with over 21 years of experience. She is a senior speech-language pathologist at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, where she is involved in evaluation, treatment, and program planning for adults and children with dysphagia. In addition, she is a clinical supervisor and adjunct faculty member at Elms College Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. For over 15 years, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, provided numerous regional and national presentations, and served as guest lecturer at several colleges and universities throughout Massachusetts. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a member of Special Interest Division 13, which focuses on feeding and swallowing disorders.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: PESI Publishing & Media
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 250mm x 177mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 430g
• ISBN-13: 9781683734130
• ISBN-10: 1683734130
• Artikelnr.: 62562181