The Foundation of Feeding: Treatment of The Suck/Swallow/Breathe Sequence
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Did you realize that you actually treat the Suck/Swallow/Breathe sequence long term? With infants, kids, teens and adults? How do you develop POWER musculature for safe eating and drinking? How can you improve swallowing beyond just using thickening? What activities help build a respiratory system that supports oral feeding? This episode answers those questions and covers the first three months of treatment using team care and diagnostic therapy. Happy Chaining!
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