Dianna
Where do I work?
Agenda For Children
Children are born with a sucking swallow reflex T or F
T
Name some of the foods that can cause choking?
Whole grapes, large blue berries, hot dogs, hot dogs cut into rounds, nuts, hard candy
Describe the Palmar grasp
Whole hand 4-6 months
What is tongue tied?
When there is tissue holding the tongue down
How many grandchildren and how many Great-grand children do I have?
6 Grand
1 Great-grand
What is the Pincer Grasp?
Using thumb and for-finger to pick up objects
Name some foods with a high sugar content.
Wendy's Frosty, Skittles, Oreo cookies
Describe the Raking Grasp
They start using their fingers to rake objects towards themselves, aiding in picking up small pieces of food.
What are some of the symptoms of a tied tongue?
Has trouble eating and speaching
Where do I live?
Thibodaux
Do children need to learn to suck and swallow? T or F
F
What would you do if a child has eating or sucking problems?
Talk to the parents about early steps after telling them your concerns
Describe the Pincer Grasp
The thumb and forefinger are used to pick up small items, like pieces of food, which is essential for self-feeding.
What have you learned or was reminded of due to this session?
Whatever you say!
How many years have you worked for Agenda?
30 Plus
What is the raking grasp?
They start using their fingers to rake objects towards themselves, aiding in picking up small pieces of food.
How long can you store food before it becomes unsafe?
Rule of thumb is 5 days
Describe the Mature Grasp
More refined movements allow toddlers to use utensils like spoons and forks
What are your plans after this session?
Whatever!
How old am I?
76
What are the grasping stages?
Palmar Grasp,
Raking Grasp,
Pincer Grasp
Mature Pincer Grasp
Name some foods that are low in sugar content.
Cheerios, whole wheat bagels,
Name all of the grasps
Palmar Grasp, Raking Grasp, Pincer Grasp, Mature Pincer Grasp
What issues can arise when a child has a tied tongue?
Sucking problems, eating problems, speak, frustration