Date: June 25th, 2020
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenter: Lauren Kipp, M.S., CCC-SLP & Randi Thomas, M.A., CCC-SLP
Abstract:
A comprehensive evaluation of pediatric dysphagia includes one or all of the following assessments: clinical swallowing evaluation (CSE), video fluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS), fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), and diagnostic treatment. Interpreting the complex information collected during these assessments and forming a treatment plan that is functional during the home program can be challenging. This presentation will provide a review of 2 case studies to demonstrate the nuance of evaluation and treatment of complex patients with pediatric dysphagia. We will review the purpose of instrumental evaluations, the value of the initial clinical swallow evaluation, and discuss ideas for an inclusive plan of care.
Learning Objectives:Participants will be able to
Describe the key elements of clinical and instrumental swallowing evaluations.
State the implication(s) of the reviewed feeding and swallowing impairments on safe oral feeding.
Explain the rationale for selecting feeding/diet recommendations based upon the patients swallowing pathophysiology.
Develop functional and individualized short- and long-term treatment objectives based upon a comprehensive feeding and swallowing evaluation
Lauren Kipp, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with Seattle Children's Hospital. She graduated from Ithaca College in 2008 and started her career in the schools in Upstate NY. She relocated to Seattle, WA in 2009 and began working in the homes as an early intervention provider. In addition to working in the homes, she has also worked in a clinic setting as well as outside providing pediatric hippotherapy services. She accepted a position at Seattle Children's in 2015 and is currently providing clinical assessment and treatment of pediatric dysphagia and complex pediatric feeding disorders.
DISCLOSURE: Presenter has no financial or relevant non-financial relationships that may bias an individual.
Randi Thomas, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH). She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders. She began training in pediatric dysphagia in 2013 at Carolina Pediatric Dysphagia and Wake Radiology Pediatric Imaging Center. She accepted a position at Seattle Children’s in 2016 to perform video fluoroscopic swallow studies. She has since partnered with Otolaryngology to develop the first fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) clinic at SCH.
DISCLOSURE: Presenter receives a salary from Seattle Children’s Hospital. She has no other financial or relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Would you like credit for this course?
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs, (Intermediate level, Professional area).
OSPI Clock Hours of 1.5 hours will be offered
WSLHA charges a processing fee of $5.00 for ASHA CEUs ($7.00 non-members) and $5.00 for clock hours payable prior to the workshop.
