The book includes fundamental information about normal development in feeding as well as limiting factors that influence feeding. It thoroughly explores assessment and treatment principles. In 12 new chapters, topics discussed include mealtime roles and influences, supportive diagnostic testing, gastrointestinal and sensory influences on feeding, autism, and oral motor skills limitations.
Sections have been updated to include new art and current research
Includes mealtime participation exercises and mealtime resources
Spanish translations of parent questionnaires are available
Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist in private practice near Charlottesville, Virginia, is recognized for her work in identifying and treating pre-speech and feeding disorders in young children. She is the director of New Visions, an organization that sponsors workshops for teaching feeding-related skills and provides family-oriented clinical services.
Marcia Dunn Klein, M.Ed., OTR, is a registered occupational therapist and a partner in Pueblo Pediatric Therapy, a cross-disciplinary pediatric therapy practice in Tucson, Arizona. Her practice includes direct pediatric treatment, continuing education workshops, consultation, and materials development.