Registration now open for Feeding, Swallowing, Nutrition, & Oral Care Workshop

February 25, 2022

Developed for Direct Service Providers, this workshop reviews the importance of identifying risk factors, nutrition, and adaptive strategies involved in supporting individuals with their mealtime experience.

Participants will learn:

Strategies to maximize independence at mealtime
Risks for adults with developmental disabilities
Impact of the environment on eating
Physical mechanisms of swallowing
Importance of positioning and adaptive equipment
Nutrition in health and food modifications
Effective oral care and oral hygiene
How the senses affect the mealtime experience
Mealtime management for persons with dementia
Techniques and specialized products available to ensure food and liquid are prepared at the safest texture and consistency

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 8:30 am – 12 pm
Platform: Zoom
Registration Fee: $40
Register online at bit.ly/FSNOC22

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