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New Visions Guestbook

Be sure to sign our Guestbook if you want to be on the New Visions Mailing List. We will send you an e-mail every 4-6 weeks to let you know about new articles, newly scheduled workshops and other interesting information about feeding, mealtime and oral-motor problems.

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New Information Paper:
Choosing Feeding Equipment

Choosing Feeding Equipment presents guidelines for selecting equipment for feeding programs. Equipment can be a helpful partner in enabling the child to use the best eating patterns possible. Both major and subtle differences are found in equipment in each category. Variations in shape or size can make a major difference for a given child. This makes it impossible to list a specific piece or brand of equipment that will be most effective for your child. This paper provides a list of the general characteristics of nipples, bottles, cups, straws, spoons and oral-facial stimulation equipment that we've found helpful.

New Information Paper:
Is It Age-Appropriate?

Is It Age-Appropriate looks very specifically at a very common question and challenge that comes up for parents and therapists who are trying to balance their child's needs with products that are on the market. Because of the delayed development of many feeding skills as well as specific sensory and motor needs, our kids may need or be drawn toward equipment that was designed for infants and younger children. How do we balance their developmental needs with the question of age-appropriateness? This paper explores the many sides of this question. It looks at various products and child needs in relationship to size, skills, social and emotional, and construction characteristics.

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2008 Mealtime Partners April 11-13 Workshop:

Are you looking for a feeding workshop that is directed specifically toward your individual personal or professional needs? Our Mealtime Partners Workshop, "Becoming a Mealtime Partner" increases your knowledge and understanding of feeding and mealtime challenges, answers your questions, and gives you the tools for creating a family-focused feeding program for your child. This customized learning experience is limited to 10 participants. The workshop includes ample time for personal questions and discussion and a focus on the specific needs of the child you select. Find out more and check out the dates for our April, June and October 2008 Mealtime Partners Workshops. We still have a few spaces open for our April workshop.

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