What are the types of patients seen by a pediatric feeding team?
Answer
On our team at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, we see children from the ages of birth to 12 years of age with a variety of etiologies. They include: premature birth, cardiac problems, gastrointestinal problems, developmental disorders, pulmonary disease, neurological disorders, and structural abnormalities. We treat the following diagnoses: feeding disorder, dysphagia, failure to thrive, oral aversion and g-tube dependency.
Haven Qualman, MA, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Haven Qualman received her Master’s degree at San Diego State University in 1995. She received Board Recognition in the Specialty of Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders in 2009. She has worked most of her career at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (RCHSD), and her practice focuses on patients with feeding & swallowing disorders and brain injuries. She coordinates the multi-disciplinary Feeding Team at RCHSD and supervises the inpatient therapy team.
Related Courses
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This course will provide foundational review of information about anatomy and physiology of Tethered Oral Tissues and the functional implications that can impact feeding. Additionally, the course will prepare clinicians to support feeding goals and outcomes by improving their ability to assess and provide intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues.
2https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/ot-ceus/course/foundations-feeding-therapy-for-ots-5382Foundations of Feeding Therapy for OTs: Anatomy, Physiology, Terms, and ToolsThis course provides a foundational overview of the anatomy and physiology of the orofacial complex related to feeding therapy. The course also teaches commonly used terminology in this field of practice and provides an overview of therapeutic tools and their uses specifically for pediatric feeding therapy.auditory, textual, visual
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3https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/ot-ceus/course/collaboration-ot-and-rd-in-4103Collaboration of OT and RD in the Treatment of Infants and Toddlers in the Pediatric Clinical SettingProfessional relationships are essential in the pediatric clinical setting for successful patient outcomes. Occupational therapists and registered dietitians can together identify feeding and nutrition problems, determine a treatment plan and educate caregivers.auditory, textual, visual
'I loved that the 2 different disciplines worked so well together'Read Reviews
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4https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/ot-ceus/course/developmental-care-and-feeding-infants-5957Developmental Care And Feeding Of Infants With Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeThis course will describe the OT role in early assessment and treatment of the infant born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. We will discuss unique challenges of feeding, developmental, sensory and behavioral difficulties. Case studies will be used to review evidenced based and practical strategies that can be used to foster a strengths-based and family-centered approach to care.auditory, textual, visual
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'Very much appreciated discussion re: 10 things that may disrupt responsive feeding - both as a parent and clinician'Read Reviews
AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-699667; IACET/0.1; IL EITP/1.0; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Pediatrics
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