Re: Feeding issue question

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Sara forwarded the e-mail you sent her from the mom who's child was

refused therapy to address feeding issues. School districts differ

significantly on how they handle " feeding issues " . My first question

would be do these issues present a safety risk if he is eating in

school???? If the answer to that question is yes, the school assumes

a major liability if they do not address feeding. If they are

nutritive feeding issues, many districts feel this is medical and

they won't touch it. I have sometimes recommended that parents talk

about the need for proper nutrition in order to have the energy to

focus and learn. In addition, the issue of being an intregral part

of a group and relating to peers during mealtime, snacktime etc. can

be a problem for some children with " feeding issues " . As for " who

addresses " the feeding concerns, in some districts the OT is

responsible and in others the SLP is responsible. If the child uses

similar patterns for speech and feeding the SLP should probably be

addressing the issues. I know this input is vague, but the

information from the parent was vague. Let me know if you have

further questions!

Lori Overland CCC/SLP

Innovative Therapy International www.oromotorsp.com

CHERAB Advisor