DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION SCIENCE
Communication, Language and Speech Science (CLaSS) Unit
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses
Introduction to the Practical Management of
Eating and Drinking Difficulties in Children:
Basic Level
Ref: 432/08 £350 Max. No: 18
23rd – 25th June 2008
This is a three-day course for speech & language therapists, physiotherapists,
occupational therapists & other professionals, working with pre-school & school-
aged children (but not infants) who have physical difficulties with eating and
drinking. The practical aspects of these problems will be considered within a
developmental framework. The aim of the course is to provide participants with an
understanding of the normal development of eating and drinking skills, including the
recognition of signs of aspiration. It looks at the impact of gross motor on oral-motor
skills. It provides a framework for assessment and will help participants to improve
their observation skills. There will be opportunities to share concerns. The course will
suggest practical approaches which may be used with children who have eating and
drinking difficulties.
Course tutors: April Winstock, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Linda
Walker, MCSP, Seating Therapist, Julia Hopkins, Dietitian and Martina Ryan,
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
April Winstock, SRSLT, RMRCSLT, MASLTIP, is a Specialist Speech and
Language Therapist with 32 years’ experience as an SLT. She has worked at The
Bobath Centre, in special schools, hospitals and the community seeing children who
have eating and drinking difficulties. She is the author of two books on paediatric
dysphagia. She currently has her own practice, and is a consultant to RNIB
Sunshine House School and provides medico-legal reports to the Courts.
Confirmed Timetable
9.30am Registration & coffee on Monday only
Course starts 9.45am on Monday (Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am)
Coffee and Tea breaks will be at around 11.00am and 3.00pm
Lunch will be 12.30 to 1.30pm
Monday – finish at 5.30pm
Tuesday – finish at 5:15pm
Wednesday – finish at 4.30pm
UCL Dept. of Human Communication Science, CLaSS Unit,
Remax House, 31–32 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7DP, Tel: 020 7679 4204, Fax: 020 7679 4238, Email:
hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
Updated on 24th July 2007
Course Content
Day 1
Tutors: April Winstock, Martina Ryan
Morning sessions:
9.45 Introduction
Development of normal eating and drinking
11.10 Coffee break
11.30 The normal swallow and swallowing dysfunction
12.45 Lunch
Afternoon sessions:
Impact of gross motor on oral-motor skills
Assessment
Practical
Day 2
Tutors: Linda Walker, April Winstock
Morning sessions:
9.30 Positioning and seating for children with disabilities
11.10 Coffee break
11.30 Legal, Management & Ethical issues
Assessment workshop
Afternoon sessions:
Assessment workshop (continued)
Sensory issues
Assessment to treatment
Objectives & Strategies workshop
Day 3
Tutors: Julia Hopkins, April Winstock
Morning sessions:
9.30 Dietetic issues
11.10 Coffee
Oral control
Developing chewing and drinking skills
Afternoon sessions:
Saliva control
Therapy ideas continued
Handouts will be provided for most of the sessions
UCL Dept. of Human Communication Science, CLaSS Unit,
Remax House, 31–32 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7DP, Tel: 020 7679 4204, Fax: 020 7679 4238, Email:
hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
Updated on 24th July 2007
Videos will be used to illustrate points and for discussion
There will be small and large group discussions concentrating on areas of
specific interest
Important Notes
PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO BRING VIDEOS* OR DVDS OF CHILDREN
WITH EATING AND DRINKING DIFFICULTIES WHICH MAY BE USED IN
WORKSHOP SESSIONS.
A short accompanying written summary of the content of the video would be
appreciated. This should include the age of the child, the diagnosis, management
problems, length of the video, and any information which may be relevant to the
child’s eating and drinking difficulties.
* (VIDEOS MUST BE IN STANDARD VHS FORMAT)
Please complete the Participant’s Information sheet below.
UCL Dept. of Human Communication Science, CLaSS Unit,
Remax House, 31–32 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7DP, Tel: 020 7679 4204, Fax: 020 7679 4238, Email:
hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
Updated on 24th July 2007
PARTICIPANT’S INFORMATION
Now that UCL have confirmed your place on the course, it would be very helpful if
you filled in this form and returned it to April Winstock no later than 6th June 2008
(her address is given at the end of the page).
1. Approximately how many years have you been working in paediatric
dysphagia?
2. What age group do you deal with?
3. Where do you work i.e.: hospital, community clinic, CDC, School?
4. What motivated you to come on this course?
5. What would you like to get out of it?
6. What is the bravest thing you have ever done OR What would you like the
courage to achieve?
7. What would be your ideal meal, where would you have it and with whom
would you share it?
8. What is your favourite film?
Thank you for taking the time to fill this in. I look forward to meeting you.
APRIL WINSTOCK SRSLT, CertMRCSLT, MASLTIP
112 Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EG
UCL Dept. of Human Communication Science, CLaSS Unit,
Remax House, 31–32 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7DP, Tel: 020 7679 4204, Fax: 020 7679 4238, Email:
hcs.class@ucl.ac.uk
Updated on 24th July 2007