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Speech and language therapy eating and drinking training videos
A series of training videos developed by the Speech and Language Therapy Feeding Team.
Video 1. An introduction on why we work on eating and drinking skills
An introductory training video on how to ensure safe eating and drinking skills, adequate nutrition and quality mealtimes for children and young people.
Delivered by Rachel Nunn (Speech and Language Therapist)
Time: 3:55
Video 2. The normal swallow and what can go wrong
A training video that will give you an understanding of the anatomy of the head and neck, what is involved in a swallow, and what can go wrong at each stage of the swallow.
Delivered by Rosa Holden (Speech and Language Therapist)
Time: 12:07
Video 3. Warning signs whilst eating and drinking
A training video that will increase your awareness of the red flags to look out for whilst you are supporting children and young people at their mealtimes.
Delivered by Rachel Ward (Speech and Language Therapist)
Time: 2:47
Video 4. Quality mealtimes
A training video that covers all the areas you need to consider at mealtimes to support children and young people with eating and drinking difficulties.
Delivered by Larissa Naylor and Rachel Nunn (Speech and Language Therapists)
Time: 11:43
Video 5. IDDSI levels
A training video that explains the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) levels and uses practical examples of how you can ensure foods and liquids are the correct texture.
Delivered by Rachel Nunn (Speech and Language Therapist)
Time: 34:00
Video 6: The mealtime mat
A training video that will help you to familiarise with the written feeding plan, known as a mealtime mat.
Delivered by Rachel Ward (Speech and Language Therapist)
Time: 2:30
Video 7: Roles and responsibilities of teaching staff in specialist provision
A training video that outlines the role of everyone who is involved in ensuring safe, nutritive, and quality mealtimes for children and young people. This advice is for teaching staff in specialist provision – specialist schools and integrated resources.
Delivered by Sally Twigg (Speech and Language Therapist)
Time: 13:07
For more information please contact the Speech and Language Therapy Service at Flockton House on 0114 226 2333.
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
Resource number: SL271
Resource Type: Article
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