Gum Chewing as Part of a Feeding Therapy Plan

SKU: 3835
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Gum Chewing as Part of a Feeding Therapy Plan

Gum Chewing as Part of a Feeding Therapy Plan

SKU: 3835
heart icon 89
heart icon CEUs 0.1
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Icon Risca Solomon, MS, BCBA

Course Description

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Dental Sciences concluded that following a gum chewing protocol as part of a feeding therapy plan can be a useful technique to improve swallowing and feeding function. TalkTools Instructor, Risca Solomon, will expand upon this by outlining her experiences with integrating a Gum Chewing Protocol in her therapy programs. Results have shown decreased rumination, as well as remediation of other inappropriate behaviors.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Define what a Gum Chewing Protocol is.
  • Implement a Gum Chewing Protocol as part of a feeding therapy plan.
  • Assess the outcomes of a Gum Chewing Protocol.

Instructor Bio and Financial Disclosure

CEUs

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.
(pending AOTA approval)

E-Learning Details

Schedule

  • 20 minutes: Current research on gum chewing and feeding therapy
  • 20 minutes: Developing a Gum Chewing Protocol
  • 10 minutes: Case Studies
  • 10 minutes: Wrap-up/Q&A

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Course Description

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Dental Sciences concluded that following a gum chewing protocol as part of a feeding therapy plan can be a useful technique to improve swallowing and feeding function. TalkTools Instructor, Risca Solomon, will expand upon this by outlining her experiences with integrating a Gum Chewing Protocol in her therapy programs. Results have shown decreased rumination, as well as remediation of other inappropriate behaviors.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to: 

  1. Define what a Gum Chewing Protocol is.
  2. Implement a Gum Chewing Protocol as part of a feeding therapy plan.
  3. Assess the outcomes of a Gum Chewing Protocol.

E-Learning Details

Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure 

Registration

  • Online ONLY for 1 learner -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE (downloadable handout, forms and charts)

Schedule

Timed Agenda

  • 20 minutes: Current research on gum chewing and feeding therapy
  • 20 minutes: Developing a Gum Chewing Protocol
  • 10 minutes: Case Studies
  • 10 minutes: Wrap-up/Q&A

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CEUs

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.

TalkTools®️ is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 4782. This virtual course qualifies for 1 contact hour or 0.1 CEUs in the Category of OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate.

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