Michelle Dawson – Pediatric Dysphagia

A significant portion of the population cannot safely and independently take part in communal meals because they have oropharyngeal Dysphagia.

 Michelle Dawson – Pediatric Dysphagia

CONNECTION TO BRAIN MOUTH MUT CONNECTION

• How many systems can be connected
• Innovation Development in Systems
• Common medical issues in patients

TYPICAL Reflex DEVELOPMENT

• Progression of the most common sucking patterns
• Progression of common chewing patters
• Effect of feeding tubes on reflex integration

CASELOAD MEDICALLY FRAGILE

• What are the possible treatments and diagnostics for oropharyngeal disphagia
• How to make referrals for specialists and why

ALTERNATIVES FOR PO (BY MOUTH FEDING)

• Types, locations, and implications of feeding tubes
• Disruption in digestion and nourishment

INTERVENTIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL AND POSITIVE OUTCOMES

• A patient-friendly approach to ADLs
• Special consideration for cultural factors & socioeconomic barriers
• Strategies and treatment for home/healthbase clinicians
• Interactive Activities – Mini breakouts
• Video cases of interventions and family perspectives

CASE STUDIES

• 2.5 year old S/P-grade 4, Grade 3, and Grade 2 Blee(s) with an G-Tube
• 15-month old baby exclusively breastfed, with EOE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis), diagnosis and new feeding tube
• Tube feeding a 5 year old child with autism spectrum disorder, starting at 6 months after cardiac surgery
• Follow the case history for a 3-month-old-4 year old girl with esophageal Atresia, S/P surgical repair, and a g/j Tube
• Participants share their case studies

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Description:

It is common for most people to be able to share meals with family members or eat together in school cafeterias. Oropharyngeal Dysphagia is a condition that prevents a large portion of the population from safely and independently participating in communal meals.

It is crucial that you as a clinician be knowledgeable and comfortable with the intricacies of your young patients’ conditions in order to maximize the effectiveness of treatment. This requires an in-depth understanding of the brain.-mouth-The gut connection and its impact on common pediatric disorders. As clinicians, our goal is to create these connections and help patients reach their maximum potential.

This recording will educate the audience about the intricacies of the brain.-mouth-The gut connection, how it can cause breakdowns and how they can lead to oropharyngeal dysfunctionia.

Watchers will take part in many breakout hands-Watch videos of functional based treatments, participate in hands-on activities, and listen to the raw testimonials of parents of oropharyngeal dysphagia patients. This multifaceted approach aims to provide attendees with many take-home interventions that are specific to the needs and concerns of complex pediatric patients, from birth to early childhood.