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More than 400,000 babies are born prematurely each

More than 400,000 babies are born prematurely each year in the United States. "Although the majority of infants are able to achieve full oral feeding by NICU discharge, up to 40% of preterm infants already display feeding challenges at 40 wk postmenstrual age." (Hawdon et al., 2000)

"A multidisciplinary team that can provide a comprehensive approach to address feeding, as well as infant reflexes and tonal patterns that affect feeding performance, may make the largest impact." (Grabill et al., 2023)

Join IAPFS to be part of a multidisciplinary network that supports those with pediatric feeding disorders.

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The 2nd week of November each year is a time to ce

The 2nd week of November each year is a time to celebrate and spread awareness of the Nurse Practitioners that are an integral part of our feeding teams.

Nurse Practitioner Week is led by the American Association of Nurses Practitioners (AANP)

Today we would like to highlight the IAPFS Director at Large - Nurse Practitioner Jazmine Peyton.
Read on to learn more about Jazmine

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Throughout the month of November, we join together

Throughout the month of November, we join together with the global diabetes community to raise awareness about what it’s like to live with this often-invisible disease.

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The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safety and inclu

The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safety and inclusion for all individuals while offering an alternative option for children for whom candy is not an option, such as those with food allergies, food intolerances, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Celiac disease, FPIES, Diabetes, children with dysphagia, or any child on a special diet.

As the holidays approach, we urge you to be mindful of ways in which families experiencing pediatric feeding disorders can safely celebrate.

For more information, visit FARE's website at: https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/about-teal-pumpkin-project

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“The current literature suggests that feeding di

“The current literature suggests that feeding difficulties are prevalent within food allergic children, particularly those with multiple food allergies.”

These children benefit from a multidisciplinary care team to address their underlying allergens and feeding dysfunction.

Join IAPFS to continue to grow your clinical network and knowledge to better serve these families.

Hill SA, Nurmatov U, DunnGalvin A, Reese I, Vieira MC, Rommel N, Dupont C, Venter C, Cianferoni A, Walsh J, Yonamine G, Beauregard A, Meyer R, Vazquez-Ortiz M. Feeding difficulties in children with food allergies: An EAACI Task Force Report. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2024 Apr;35(4):e14119. doi: 10.1111/pai.14119. PMID: 38566436.

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"Toddlers with DS suffer from higher rates of food

"Toddlers with DS suffer from higher rates of food selectivity, coughing during swallowing and abnormal swallowing function, chewing disorders, and drooling, and quality of life of their mothers were worse than mothers of healthy peers."

Join IAPFS and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists who are dedicated in advancing the care for children with Pediatric Feeding Disorders, such as those with Down Syndrome.
Serel Arslan, S. Swallowing Related Problems of Toddlers with Down Syndrome. J Dev Phys Disabil 35, 697–707 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-022-09875-4

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Join IAPFS for our next webinar. Telehealth Acros

Join IAPFS for our next webinar.

Telehealth Across State Lines: Creatively Increasing Access to Interdisciplinary Feeding Treatment.

This multidisciplinary panel discussion will highlight strategies that providers from different disciplines have used to be able to practice across state lines, with representatives including a medical provider, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, dietitian, and psychologist. Applications including team-based assessments, co-treatment, and intensive approaches will all be discussed.

Tuesday, October 29 2024 from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm EDT.

Learner Outcomes:
1) Explain how providers from five disciplines are able to practice across state lines.
2) Describe three pros and three cons of completing practice predominantly by telehealth and out-of-state.
3) Explain ideas to advocate for cross-state telepractice services at their institution or practice.

Register at: www.iapfs.org/webinars/

#pediatricnursepractitioners #pediatricnursepractitioner #SLPeeps #PediatricFeedingTherapy #MultidisciplinaryCare #FeedingTherapy #pediatricfeedingspecialists #pediatricgastroenterologist #pediatricnutritionist #pediatricnutrition #pediatricpsychology #pediatricoccupationaltherapist #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricdietitian #pediatricgastroenterology #callitpfd #iapfs #pediatricfeedingdisorder #pediatricfeeding #pediatricfeedingdisorders

Many children and families experiencing pediatric

Many children and families experiencing pediatric feeding disorders are also faced with food inequity and decreased access to foods that meet their nutritional as well as medical needs.

World food day celebrated annually on October 16th, brings awareness to food insecurity around the world and urges to take action.

As Pediatric Feeding Specialists, we have a role in identifying and advocating for the needs of the families we serve.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
COUNCIL ON COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS; COMMITTEE ON NUTRITION. Promoting Food Security for All Children. Pediatrics. 2015;136(5):e1431-e1438. doi:10.1542/peds.2015-3301

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Join IAPFS for our next webinar - Approved for CEU

Join IAPFS for our next webinar - Approved for CEUs

Telehealth Across State Lines: Creatively Increasing Access to Interdisciplinary Feeding Treatment.

This multidisciplinary panel discussion will highlight strategies that providers from different disciplines have used to be able to practice across state lines, with representatives including a medical provider, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, dietitian, and psychologist. Applications including team-based assessments, co-treatment, and intensive approaches will all be discussed.

Tuesday, October 29 2024 from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm EDT.

Register at: www.iapfs.org/webinars/

Cost for Physician, Psychologist:
- Member $40
- Non-Member $52

Cost for Registered Dietician, Nurse Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapist
- Member $30
- Non-Member $42

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🎷2024 IAPFS Conference – Welcome Social 🎷

🎷2024 IAPFS Conference – Welcome Social

🎷Join IAPFS at DAT DOG on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm for the 2024 IAPFS Conference Welcome Social.
Join us for Dat Dog's Famous hot dogs, sides and a drink or two!

🎷Dat Dog is located at 5030 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

🎷Email us at admin@iapfs.org to let us know you're coming!

There will be an encore presentation of our highly

There will be an encore presentation of our highly rated "Ask the Experts" session at the IAPFS 2024 Conference.

We invite you to bring your challenging cases, clinical questions and programmatic conundrums for discussion with our experts and other attendees.

Our experts for this session will include representatives from the disciplines in our membership.

Please join us and spread the word to your colleagues!

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Attend the IAPFS 2024 Multidisciplinary Feeding Co

Attend the IAPFS 2024 Multidisciplinary Feeding Conference and experience sessions like this one.

Presenters:
Lyndsay Fairchild, PhD, LP, BCBA-D;
Jennifer Del Re, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC;
Stephanie Brown, MSPH, RD, CSP, LDN;

For many patients, an interdisciplinary approach is often clinically indicated, given the variety of feeding factors that are at play. However, for certain families and patients, participation in an intensive model using an interdisciplinary approach may not always be most appropriate. The purpose of these case studies will be to highlight an interdisciplinary approach to care in an outpatient setting.

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Enjoy New Orleans this September while joining us

Enjoy New Orleans this September while joining us for the 2024 IAPFS Conference!

This session will not only differentiate between the roles of speech-language pathologists and behavioral psychologists in treating PFD, but also help providers understand when collaboration between the two roles is indicated. Case examples will be discussed that further highlight the need and benefit of these collaborative efforts, as well as highlight specific feeding interventions that can be used within these collaborations. Finally, collaboration will be discussed in an innovative lens as a way to provide feeding services within service deserts.

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IAPFS 2024 Conference Session Preview! 🥛Pediat

IAPFS 2024 Conference Session Preview!

🥛Pediatric dysphagia and cow’s milk protein allergies (CMPA) are common in pediatric feeding clinics.
The incidence of CMPA in the United States in children <5 years old is ~2 percent.

🥛Many caloric beverages and thickeners are not covered by insurance. Decreased access to these products increases the risk for malnutrition and its associated complications that can negatively affect long-term growth.

🥛Session Objectives:
1) Analyze barriers to accessing trials of nondairy and dairy caloric beverages or commercially available thickeners.

2) Describe impact of financial assistance in increasing identification of tolerated dairy and nondairy caloric beverages and thickeners.

3) Explain issues around long-term access to nondairy and dairy caloric beverages and thickeners.

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Join Rachel Kassel, MD PhD, UAB in September for h

Join Rachel Kassel, MD PhD, UAB in September for her IAPFS Conference Session:

No Safe Swallow: Improving Health Care Utilization for Children With no Safe Drink Consistency on Outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies.

Register for the multidisciplinary feeding conference at www.IAPFS.org

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Join Matthew Riley, MD this September at the 2024

Join Matthew Riley, MD this September at the 2024 IAPFS Conference, and learn about this novel family-centered feeding and swallowing needs assessment tool.

"The tool was widely accepted by families and staff and allowed us to tailor the disciplines scheduled for each patient with their specific needs and concerns. Nurse time devoted to chart review was eliminated. In addition, we were able to identify patterns of multidisciplinary needs that will inform future clinician scheduling patterns and utilization."

REGISTER AT: www.IAPFS.org

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IAPFS is holding their second in-person Conference

IAPFS is holding their second in-person Conference with two days of educational presentations and networking sessions September 20 and 21 in New Orleans, Louisiana!

The IAPFS Conference will include professional presentations, research projects, poster session and multiple opportunities to network with others in the profession.

Don’t miss the Keynote Address, presented by Gabriella Bluett-Mills, entitled, Parents as Partners: NICU Discharge Feeding Decisions, on Friday, September 20, from 8:00 am – 9:00 am.

Visit the IAPFS website to read about the other sessions and register at https://iapfs.org/convention-program/

Not a member and looking for a discount? There is still time to become a member and take advantage of the member discount registration rate.

Conference location
Ochsner Baptist
4429 Clara Street, Suite 325
New Orleans, LA 70115

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🔹Join Anna Ermarth, MD, MSc, University of Utah

🔹Join Anna Ermarth, MD, MSc, University of Utah School of Medicine & Primary Children’s Hospital at the IAPFS 2024 Conference!

🔹SESSION PREVIEW:
As many as 20 percent of NICU infants leave the hospital with a feeding tube; or many infants remain inpatient until overcoming their feeding dysfunction, prolonging their length of stay. Over the last decade, several NICUs have started earlier discharge programs to improve this conundrum of care. These programs have proven to be safe and effective at discharging infants on NG or G-tubes earlier, allowing families to spend more time with their babies. Parents and caregivers can then work on weaning enteral tubes and/or overcoming dysphagia at home.

This session will focus on the multidisciplinary staff and efforts needed to start a home feeding tube program out of the NICU, as well as discuss the known causes of prolonged feeding dysfunction in NICU infants and how best to support these from an outpatient perspective.

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Join us this September for the 2024 IAPFS Conferen

Join us this September for the 2024 IAPFS Conference!

🔷For children with complex medical histories and concerns for pharyngeal swallowing safety, diagnostic instrumental assessments are often recommended. Currently, the literature is limited in terms of best practices for preparing children with complex medical histories and behavioral needs for the MBSS.

🔷Join us to learn about a preliminary protocol to arrange the environmental conditions that are present during the assessment to prepare children for the assessment thus improving the validity of the imaging.

🔷This session will highlight the role of the interdisciplinary team working with this population, identifying key areas of treatment to improve overall participation, while demonstrating successes through several case studies.

🔷REGISTER for the conference at www.IAPFS.org

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