Do you have more questions than answers when it comes to treating your medically complex/fragile pediatric patients? Are you unsure if the signs/symptoms that you’re observing are indicative of an allergy, underlying GI issue, or neurologically driven? How many questions do you really have for that RD regarding the formulas prescribed and the flow rate through their g-tube? Have you been consulted for a “difficult latch” only to find out the mother is exclusively breast feeding…but have never nursed a little one or worked with breastfed patient before? What about functional communication? Are you so over flashcards, but need advice on how to get started with core vocabulary with a non-SGD, or the right fit for a SGD? Do you have additional worries about the basic day-to-day running and documentation of your private practice? How do you go about obtaining referrals, or documenting that note so that insurance deems it medically necessary? If so…then join Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP for this dynamic Podcast , presented by speechtherapypd.com for ASHA CEUs, as she offers her own unique insights and interviews colleagues that are experts in their respective fields…with the goal of inspiring and illuminating all aspects of diagnosing and treating this unique population.
In this episode Michelle interviews licensed dietitian nutritionist Jeremy Ponds and he explains what types of feeding formulas are available, how each of the different types of formulas processed/utilized in the body, and what are the usual reasons why a child may be placed on one formula rather than another.
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