Meet Debra Beckman : The Importance of Early Motor Development

02/14/22 • 37 min

Meet Debra Beckman! Where to start with Debra and all of the amazing work she has done and contributions to the field of speech pathology. She joins Stacy & Terri today to discuss her work, how it began and how she continues it. She has worked across the lifespan from birth to 99 and has implemented her own protocol to aid babies through adults with improving their oral facial muscle function for improved speech and swallowing. She is a pioneer in the field, writing books, lecturing, teaching and holding patents on special tools that help therapists each day in their work. We are honored to have Debra for a conversation about her work, how to best help parents, what to look for in a therapist, the importance of breastfeeding and more! Join us in the conversation and see the link to all of her work below!
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Meet Diane Bahr: Promoting Lifelong Health Through Proper Feeding Skills

We are proud to introduce Diane Bahr, a speech and language pathologist, feeding therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor. She has over 40 years experience in the field working with infants through adults with communication, feeding and speech challenges. She has written several books (linked below), has an amazing website with tons of parent friendly resources and is a speaker & educator - lecturing all over the world, providing quality information to parents and professionals.
This podcast is a learning experience for parents and professionals. Watching the video presentation on You Tube will be helpful as we put in highlights, resources, websites and more as Diane attempts to summarize her years into one short interview! Diane will talk about infant developmental motor and feeding milestones, family centered approaches and her favorite tools. There is so much to gain from this listening/video experience. We hope you enjoy!
Diane's full set of PDF slides and infant checklists can be found at her podcast link on our website at:
www.familytreetherapies.com/podcasts
Diane's free professional and parent e-courses
Nobody Ever Told Me (or my mother) That! : Everything from Bottles to Breathing to Healthy Speech Development
Feed Your Baby and Toddler Right: Early eating and drinking skills encourage the best development
Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment: Ages and Stages
Just Take a Bite: Easy Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges

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Meet Dr. Mike Mew : The Power To Heal Yourself

Join Stacy & Terri as we introduce Dr. Mike Mew! Dr. Mew is an orthodontist that practices in London. He is the son of professor John Mew. They are well known for their work with "Orthotropics" which is a facial growth guidance system that results in straight teeth, wider palates and a more patent airway. Dr. Mew is extremely generous with his knowledge and shares a history of why he has come to have these beliefs. He has challenged many in the orthodontic community to think more critically regarding their practices. He welcomes discussion and future research with all professionals. He shares not only his background and his wealth of knowledge, but his top tips for all people on how to heal yourself. Listen in as Dr. Mew teaches you his valuable information and gives tips on getting your child the healthiest start that you can!
Dr. Mew's You Tube channel
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