Learning Outcomes: 

After completion of course participants will be able to- 

• Analyze the definition of pediatric feeding disorders with an emphasis on the nutrition domain and impact on overall development
• Point out risk factors for nutritional deficits in the pediatric population
• Differentiate roles of interdisciplinary team members involved in the treatment of pediatric feeding disorders
• Differentiate between sources of enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, and common nutritional supplements for the pediatric population
• Evaluate the impact of a pediatric feeding disorder on the child’s overall nutrition
• Generate appropriate referrals to specialists based on clinical presentation of pediatric patients
• Develop interventions and recommendations for family/caregivers with the child’s nutrition as a contributing factor

Meet Our Presenter:

Christina Wetzler, M.S., CCC-SLP, CNT is a speech-language pathologist specializing in neonatal therapy and pediatric feeding and is a Certified Neonatal Therapist. Christina currently works in a Level 1 trauma center with patients across the lifespan, primarily working in the hospital’s Level III NICU and outpatient clinic with pediatric feeding patients. In addition, Christina completes Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow with patients of all ages, ranging from neonatal and pediatric through adults, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior to Christina’s current position, she worked at a Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital with patients ages 0-21. She was part of a team to develop an Infant Feeding Program for infants to transition from the NICU to the rehabilitation setting in order to continue working on feeding. Christina is passionate about all areas of neonatal and pediatric feeding, striving to continue learning and growing as a clinician, as well as sharing her experiences with other professionals.