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Dysphagia/Swallowing page has information on how to assist with feeding, feeding equipment (adults, children, and infants), as well as what to consider in regards to a swallowing video fluoroscopy evaluation and clinical swallow evaluation.
INFANTS: talktools.net has 2 lidded but regular edged cup styles I highly recommend. There are 2 types: one has a regulated flow and the other is a two handled cup if the child already knows how to handle/tip the flow of liquid. Be sure the cup (even a regular adult cup) is filled to the brim when you are first teaching how to use a cup so they get the idea of touching/kissing the cup edge gets you liquid. Be sure and start this at 6 months, YES, 6 months, so by 12 months, they have it mastered.
CHILDREN: talktools.net has 2 lidded but regular edged cup styles I highly recommend. There are 2 types: one has a regulated flow and the other is a two handled cup if the child already knows how to handle/tip the flow of liquid. Be sure the cup (even a regular adult cup) is filled to the brim when you are first teaching how to use a cup so they get the idea of touching/kissing the cup edge gets you liquid.
I put together a picky eater display for a health fair and made a link to some ideas. This segued into if all else fails, at least you know you have a minimum of fruits & vegetables in you or your child by taking the juiceplus+ capsules, chewables, or gummies. Check out www.GladITakeJuicePlus.com to read more on the independent research done on this product and how after a few weeks of fruits and vegetables your blood plasma shows changes in your immune system and other markers.
ADULTS: Sammonspreston.com has all kinds of adaptive feeding equipment. Call them up and ask for a catalog to be sent to you. This way you can see all the things that have been invented and if nothing else, use the catalog as a reference to compare prices with other companies. 1-800-323-5547 is their phone number.
Swallow Evaluation
I'm producing a DVD to assist with the decision of g-tube feedings. Call, me with any questions you may have just to have a 2nd opinion, if for no other reason.
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