Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Pediatric-Feeding-Disorder-and-Dysphagia-at-School-Building-

oin Carolyn Dolby, a practicing school-based clinician, in this episode of School of Speech presented by Speech Therapy PD. Learn about pediatric feeding disorders and dysphagia, strategies to build effective support systems in schools, and the importance of proper training and collaboration across staff and departments. Carolyn shares her personal journey, presents essential protocols, discusses educational relevance and ethical responsibilities, and provides actionable steps to streamline student safety and success interventions.

Episode Tiimeline:

0:00 Introduction and Housekeeping

04:01 Understanding Feeding and Swallowing

07:00 Pediatric Feeding Disorder

09:00 Educational Relevance and Legal Framework

15:46 Implementing Dysphagia Programs in Schools

26:05 Team Collaboration and Training

31:05 Special Seating and Adaptive Equipment

31:15 Food Services and Admin Support

33:34 Streamlining Procedures for Identifying At-Risk Students

34:52 Creating a Feeding and Swallowing Plan

35:43 Screening and Observations

43:21 Intervention Strategies

52:33 Training and Documentation

01:00:37 Conclusion and Future Plans

Mentioned in this episode:

July 21 Course - Echolalia Explained: Practical Tools for Meaningful Language Growth

Presented by: Farwa Husain MS, CCC-SLP