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Autistic pediatric feeding conference to be held on Guam Jan. 31- Feb. 2
Guam Medical Association January 13, 2020
Dr. Joan Arvedson, PHD, SLP is a world renown specialist in 0-5 year olds normal swallowing development and swallowing/ feeding problems related to respiratory problems, neurological problems, Autism, cleft palate, etc. She will be presenting at the Dusit Thani Hotel Resort on Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2. Her audience is directed at Speech Pathologists, NICU and Pediatric Nurses, School Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Pediatricians, Radiologists, Pulmonologists, Early Childhood Education Teachers. Military families are also welcomed. This conference is designed to educate and coordinate services within the various disciplines for best patient care.
2 evening sessions are available: Jan. 31: (1 hr) Dinner session for parents of autistic children (free, but must pre-register up to 20 attendees) Feb. 1: (1.5 hrs) Dinner session for Medical professionals