This course explores the expertise and tools needed to successfully conduct a comprehensive feeding and swallowing assessment in a school setting. The presenter provides step-by-step guidance to boost clinicians’ confidence as they navigate this unique environment and leverage available resources to clearly identify students’ feeding and swallowing needs when establishing eligibility and implementing preferred practice recommendations in the educational setting.
Learning Outcomes After completing this session, you will be able to:
Discuss the educational relevance for providing dysphagia services in the school setting
Identify and implement the necessary components of a comprehensive feeding and swallowing assessment in the school setting
Identify the presence of an abnormal swallow based on knowledge of the normal swallowing process
Utilize the seven building blocks to promote preferred practice recommendations
