Continuous Saliva Packing Resulting in Feeding Tube Dependence: In-Home Behaviour-Analytic Treatment

Continuous Saliva Packing Resulting in Feeding Tube Dependence: In-Home Behaviour-Analytic Treatment

A nine-year-old, healthy boy – suddenly stopped swallowing even his own saliva, which caused a huge regression in his life. He was no longer speaking or using his hands, stopped participating in activities, was back in nappies, out of school, and not sleeping.
The moment when he finally swallowed some saliva, we were all crying and couldn’t believe it. His mum was jumping up and down, hugging him and celebrating. The process took 7 weeks but he finally got off his NG tube, gained weight, and reached a variety of 94 foods across food groups.

the Blend mag 4: Why is ARFID 🍝 having a moment 🐝🔥📈💡🤔🔍? ARFID Explained.

the Blend mag 4: Why is ARFID 🍝 having a moment 🐝🔥📈💡🤔🔍? ARFID Explained.

You’re not alone. You may hear that children will grow out of it, eat if hungry, are fine if they’re not underweight, or are not ready for feeding intervention. But research suggests this is not the case and, in fact, the problems can worsen over time.
Feeding difficulties are complex and people need the right help – and this support is available. It can work quickly and have rippling positive effects into other areas for the person and their loved ones.

SEA ABAC 2024 in Bali with Dr. Sarah Taylor

SEA ABAC 2024 in Bali with Dr. Sarah Taylor

🥝 🐨 Me & my long-term “pen pal” of almost 10 years and >10 pubs later Dr. Sarah Taylor will finally be in person together for the 1st time in Bali! 🧐 🤔 ❔ ⁉ No, we are not at all related. ❔ ⁉ No, we don’t actually work together. ❔ ⁉ No, I...