During 2024, I traveled from the heartland to Texas and to the East and West coasts, and met (and re-connected with !) some amazing people along the way. From past attendees who once again joined me in Sacramento, to the dedicated team at Wake Med Medical Center, to the amazing NICU nurses who learned along with STs/ OTs/PTs at my NICU seminar in Texas, to the staff and children at Morristown Medical Center, and the dynamic team at Community Health in Indy. From all coasts and around the world (Canada, Dubai, Spain, Japan, the UK) therapists joined us to share our common passion for neonatal/pediatric feeding and swallowing. So many remarked about the gift of being in the same room, networking and enjoying higher-level conversations with each other and the group. From deep dives across multiple components of assessment and intervention, to practical solutions and case problem-solving, to considering the impact of the current research on our practice and navigating the practice challenges each of us faces on a daily basis. We each left feeling renewed.
I am finalizing next year’s schedule, which will take me across the US….. to Columbus OH, Dallas, Houston and California.
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I continue to be grateful for each of you who shares my passion for neonatal/pediatric swallowing and feeding, and lifelong learning. I hope our paths cross in 2025!
Catherine
Some of my favorite comments over the years:
“I have been waiting for an advanced course where we could all interact and learn from each other. I finally found it. I might even come again next year and participate with a different group. Such great problem-solving about so many different types of pediatric patients. Thank you! Veronica, SLP
“Thanks for being such a spark to help me keep learning! I learned more in two hours than I did in four days at a different conference. Thanks too for your willingness to both objectively discuss and answer questions about things with which you both agree with and disagree.” Emma, SLP
“I came away with so many strategies and a better understanding of what to look for when working with a child. Really helped me look at the whole picture”. Priscilla, OTR
“Your course is a huge bang for my buck! Honestly invaluable. Your real-life experiences helped apply the research and knowledge you shared. And for referencing so many other excellent professionals working in the field. Really filled in the blanks for me”. Kerry, SLP
“Even for someone like me who doesn’t do VFSS, I learned so much about the biomechanics of the pediatric swallow that now can inform my treatment”. Leana, SLP