Chatty Munchkins Speech and Feeding Therapy

Happy Sunday!! Are you struggling with your child only eating in front of a screen?

Are you struggling with your child pushing foods away?

We want to share information that is evidence-based information. Podcast with Dr. Emily Lively, speech e specialising feeding difficulties.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/76GZ7BKoBEfXeVXbPXMZHY?si=kALa48w4SXC5NSs11j-Lkw

Speech and feeding issues with Speech Pathologist Dr Emily Lively Grow Them Right · Episode

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60 Second Science - Prenatal exposure to COVID and child neurodevelopment In this new edition of 60 Second Science, Professor Andrew Whitehouse discusses a recent study which looked at the associations between prenatal exposure to ...

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“Living with autism is just my normal. I was born with it. I’ll always have it.” We're resharing Keever’s heartfelt speech about his experiences with autism to celebrate Autism Awareness Day. 📹: Dapto Public School

A brand new study has shown that children with an autism spectrum disorder can be identified with an astonishing 91% accuracy rate by analysing their gut microbiome.

Children on the autism spectrum have distinctly different gut flora compared to neurotypical children; they also have a high risk of gastrointestinal issues like constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, which can cause malabsorption of nutrients, leaky gut, and pain. In children who cannot speak, the pain can be expressed as irritability, crying, night-waking, or even self-harm. In a previous study, researchers induced autism-like behaviours in rats by transferring the microbiome from an autistic rat to a neurotypical rat.

The gut and gut flora play a huge role in autism and should be part of any thorough assessment and treatment plan.

doi: 10.1038/s41564-024-01739-1.

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Coeliac Awareness Day! Every week in my pediatric clinic, I diagnose a child with coeliac disease—an autoimmune condition often missed due to its diverse symptoms. Beyond typical gut issues like tummy aches and bloating, coeliac disease can cause symptoms ranging from migraines and brain fog to learning difficulties and balance problems. The journey to diagnosis averages a staggering 10 years, especially when non-digestive symptoms prevail, leading to unnecessary struggles during critical growing years. Coeliac disease affects nutrient absorption, impacting brain development and energy, and often manifests as persistent anaemia, affecting a child’s mood, sleep, and learning. Did you know that about 1-2% of the population has coeliac disease, yet many remain undiagnosed? As we approach Coeliac Awareness Day on May 16th, let’s raise awareness! If your child shows signs of chronic tiredness, abdominal pain, skin rashes, or headaches, consult a doctor. A simple blood test could be the first step to better health. Correction: "Some children experience migraines, brain fog, learning difficulties, or ataxia" ❌attacks --> ✅ataxia #WorldCoeliacDay #CoeliacAwareness #ChildHealth #PediatricCare #GlutenFreeLiving #drleilamasson