Learning Outcomes: 

After completion of course participants will be able to- 

• Examine how to modify the flexible framework to feeding therapy when working with a child with a visual impairment and/or a complex diagnosis. 
• Analyze the child’s history and family dynamic to help identify the main goals for feeding therapy. 
• Plan with the family, caregivers, medical team the feeding therapy approach and modifications necessary to improve feeding skills with a visual impairment and/or complex diagnosis.

Meet Our Presenter:

Nadine Lopo, M.S. CCC-SLP, received her Master’s degree in Clinical Speech Pathology from Northern Arizona University and her Bachelor’s in Speech and Hearing Science from Arizona State University. Nadine is a Speech-Language Pathologist & Feeding Therapist. She is licensed to practice in Maryland, D.C., and California. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Nadine is trained in Feed the Peds, The Myo Method, Talk Tools, TOTS, STONES Approach, PROMPT, SOS Feeding Therapy, SOFFI, AEIOU, AAC, and more. Nadine specializes in pediatric feeding disorders and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). She has experience working in a variety of settings including private practice, schools, and in-home. Nadine is passionate about her career and loves forming lasting connections with the families that she works with.