Welcome to Health Care POV | sign in | join

BROWSE BY TAGS

All Tags » parents » home care » feeding   (RSS)
Early Intervention Speech Therapy

Empowering the Parents of "Picky" Eaters
March 9, 2010 10:24 AM by Stephanie Bruno
This week's post is a continuation of the last, which was prompted by a reader letter asking for "tricks" to "getting through to parents [of picky eaters. For so many parents, feeding their "picky eater" is a daunting task. Hopefully the following suggestions Read More...
1 comments »     
Getting Parents Involved in Feeding
March 1, 2010 1:44 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Today I will continue with reader questions. Below is one submitted from an early intervention therapist regarding the post entitled "What NOT to do with a ‘Picky' Eater" published on February 8, 2010: I have three children on my EI caseload who are in Read More...
0 comments »     
Answering Your Feeding Questions
February 23, 2010 11:35 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Starting today and continuing over the next couple weeks, I'd like to spend some time answering your feeding-related questions. Below is a question a parent recently sent in that I felt needed special attention and is a common very common with g-tube Read More...
0 comments »     
Problem Solving the "Picky" Eater
February 19, 2010 10:16 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Back in October 2008 when this blog first began, I wrote a series of 3 posts to help address the feeding issues that exist in early intervention home care. The links to those posts are provided here: The Feeding Challenge Feeding Solutions—Part 1: Evaluate Read More...
2 comments »     
Successfully Feeding a "Picky" Eater
February 16, 2010 10:31 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Last week, I highlighted a family who I currently work with who is struggling to feed their two-year-old little girl. Please refer to previous posts for details regarding the history of this case and a list of some of the common pitfalls that plague their Read More...
0 comments »     
Feeding Pitfalls to Avoid
February 12, 2010 12:03 PM by Stephanie Bruno
On Tuesday I introduced you to a family I currently work with who is struggling to get their 2-year-old to eat. As promised, today's post is a continuation of their story. I'm going to share some of the behavior patterns that the family engages in regarding Read More...
7 comments »     
What NOT to do with a “Picky” Eater
February 8, 2010 3:12 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Usually when I write a post, I focus on suggestions to help parents and therapists know what TO DO when treating speech and feeding. However, this week, I'd like to focus on just the opposite using a real-life therapy situation that I experienced in January. Read More...
2 comments »     
Feeding Therapy: Discussion and Resources
December 28, 2009 12:27 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Before beginning this week, I'd like to extend my heartfelt holiday wishes to all! I hope you had a beautiful Christmas with your family and friends and I would like to wish everyone a very happy New Year as well. May all our readers have a healthy 2010 Read More...
6 comments »     
The Feeding Frenzy
December 8, 2009 10:16 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Over the last year, therapists are not the only ones who have been asking questions regarding early intervention. Parents have often written in and asked pressing questions regarding their child's speech and feeding skills and development. Today's post, Read More...
4 comments »     
Happy Halloween Therapy Treats!
October 12, 2009 2:19 PM by Stephanie Bruno
Halloween is just a few short weeks away and those who read my blog often know how much I love the holidays and festive therapy sessions! Last October I wrote a post filled with simple ways to add a little Halloween fun to your therapy sessions. The post Read More...
4 comments »     
Beyond Early Intervention
May 19, 2009 11:44 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Tomorrow is my final visit with a little girl I work with every other week at her daycare. She will be turning 3 later this month and I have worked with her for about a year now. During that time I have seen her at home and daycare and have worked closely Read More...
2 comments »     
Amy's Last Day
January 23, 2009 1:20 PM by Stephanie Bruno
A few months back I did two posts about Amy, a little girl who I have been working with for two and a half years through early intervention. I started treating Amy when she was just six months old. This Friday, Amy will turn 3 and will be entrusted to Read More...
1 comments »     
Shrink Stress for Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2008 10:26 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Several families I currently work with have expressed concern regarding their child and holidays events. Many kids, especially those with social anxieties, sensory issues and/or communication delays/disorders have a difficult time transitioning to new Read More...
1 comments »     
In the Spirit of Giving...Toys!
December 19, 2008 9:39 AM by Stephanie Bruno
On Tuesday, I submitted a post discussing the dangerous presence of toxic chemicals in toys. As I had stated in that post, parents will often ask for suggestions regarding toys that would be appropriate and helpful for their child with a diagnosed speech Read More...
2 comments »     
Interviewing Parents: Part 3
November 7, 2008 8:46 AM by Stephanie Bruno
Thank you for your comments and input over the last week. Please continue to communicate issues, questions and topic requests that you may be dealing with in your part of the world! For those of you who may have missed the last post, we had a speech therapist Read More...
2 comments »