Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Management Across Settings (Hospital, School, Home)

Nicole Scafura, M.S. CCC-SLP, CNT


Tuesday, October 22, 2024 (6:00 pm – 8:30 pm)

Live Zoom Event 

This CE Event is free for RISHA members

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Overview of Presentation

The presenter will describe the 4 categories of a pediatric feeding disorder to provide a foundation of the variety of difficulties a child may have with feeding and swallowing. The speaker will then highlight the differences in assessment and management of feeding and swallowing disorders across hospital, home and school settings. Case studies will be utilized to assist with real world application. 

Learner Outcomes

  1.  Describe the 4 categories of a pediatric feeding disorder as defined by the International Classification of
     Functioning, Disability, and Health
  2.  Learn the considerations for aspiration risk in a hospital setting
  3.  Identify ways to conduct a thorough home feeding/swallowing evaluation assessment
  4.  Provide opportunities for feeding therapy in the school setting 

Time Ordered Agenda

00:00-10:00 -Introduction to subject and learning outcomes

10:00-20:00- Define the 4 types of Pediatric Feeding Disorders

20:00-45:00- Hospital Perspective of Feeding/Swallowing

45:00-60:00- Hospital Case Study

60:00-75:00- Home Perspective of Feeding/Swallowing

75:00-90:00- Home Case Study

90:00-110:00- School Perspective of Feeding/Swallowing

110:00-120:00-School Case Study

120:00-150:00- Questions & Answers

Biography of Presenter

Nicole Scafura is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Neonatal Therapist who
has over 5 years of experience working with the pediatric population. Nicole earned her Master of Science in
Speech-language Pathology from New York Medical College in 2018. Since graduation, she has worked in a variety
of settings including home care for birth to three populations, subacute pediatric rehabilitation, acute care hospitals
and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Nicole is also competent in conducting and interpreting both Modified
Barium Swallow studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow studies. Outside of work, Nicole has a
passion for educating others. She enjoys spreading her knowledge of pediatric dysphagia assessment and treatment
interventions to students and professionals alike, through mentoring and professional conferences. She has presented
at the state level in both New York and Pennsylvania as well as the national level for the ASHA convention.

Disclosures

Financial:
• Nicole is a salaried full time professional at Mount Sinai Hospital
• Nicole is receiving a financial stipend from the Rhode Island Speech-Language Hearing Association Island
for guest lectures, including this one.

Non-financial:
• Member with the National Association of Neonatal Therapists
• Member with the Long Island Speech-language Hearing Association (LISHA)
• Member with ASHA Sig 13 Group: Dysphagia

 

This course is offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs. (Intermediate level, Professional area)