Carin Hadley, MCD/CCC-Slp, NDTCertified, is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience in dealing with individuals who present with Feeding and Swallowing disorders. She has worked with both Geriatric and Pediatric populations. Currently, she is the Feeding and Swallowing Specialist at the Pediatric Rehabilitation Center and collaborates with key team members associated with feeding patients including Pediatric Dietitians, Radiologists, and GI Specialists along the Wasatch Front.

Objectives

• Identify differences between a ‘picky eater’ and a ‘problem eater’
•  Identify sensory aspects required for successful feeding
• Identify red flags requiring referral to members of a Feeding Team
• List 2-3 changes to 3 preferred foods in a basic food chain.