TSeed Therapies is passionate about enabling positive strategies to support individuals who have difficulty communicating, eating & drinking and/or with sensory integration.
EATING & DRINKING AWARENESS
Training booking form
Aims of the course:
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To increase knowledge of the normal eating, drinking and swallowing process
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To recognise signs and symptoms of impaired eating, drinking and swallowing
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To develop an understanding of management strategies that support the individual to maintain a safe swallow
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To develop an understanding of the multidisciplinary team’s role in the assessment and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
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To understand adaptations made to diet, including the thickening of fluids
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To understand ramifications of dysphagia on medication intake
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To increase awareness and confidence when supporting another person to eat and drink
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To develop safe practices which positively impact on the health of others
Duration
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This is a full one day course (6.5 hrs)
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Both theoretical and practical refresher workshops are also available.
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Bespoke workshops can be developed and facilitated to meet a specific individual's needs on request, e.g. thickening drinks
Participants
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The course can be facilitated for 6 - 16 participants
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Please be aware that the course includes practical tasting and supporting others to eat and drink; if a participant has any specific food allergy, or phobia, please contact the Speech and Language Therapist to discuss prior to attending.
Venue
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tba with you. An ideal space will include access to a kitchen with a fridge
Cost
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£180 per person
Booking
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please complete the booking form and send to TSeedtherapies@gmail.com
to receive a quote