Advanced Training Solutions in Pediatric Feeding Disorders for Speech-Language Pathologists
Jennifer Dahms
MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Jennifer Dahms is a board-certified Feeding Specialist and has been a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist for over 20 years. She owned and managed a private feeding therapy practice in Boise, Idaho from fall 2008 to spring 2022.
About Us
Jennifer Dahms completed her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She worked in two different counties in Wisconsin, providing Birth-to-Three and outpatient therapy services. She moved to Boise, Idaho in 2006 and initially worked for St. Luke’s Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Services for two years. Jennifer then opened her own private practice, Valley Pediatric Feeding LLC, in October 2008. She moved back to Wisconsin in April 2022 and continues to provide online trainings/webinars and case consultations. Over the course of her career, she has focused the majority of her continuing education on pediatric feeding disorders. Jennifer earned ASHA’s ACE Award in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022. She initially became Board Certified in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders in 2011. She is a member of the Dysphagia Research Society and is a SIG 13 member. Jennifer has presented on pediatric feeding disorders at state and regional conferences as well as with several online webinars.
Previous Presentations
Idaho State Speech Language and Hearing Association’s (ISHA) convention in October 2007 - The Bases of Pediatric Oral Motor and Feeding
Idaho State University’s (ISU) Winter Symposium in January 2008 - Pediatric Feeding and the School Speech Therapist
Inter Mountain Area Speech and Hearing (IMASH) Convention in October 2008 in Salt Lake City, UT - The Bases of Pediatric Oral Motor and Feeding
Webinar presentation through www.speechpathology.com in February 2011 - The Problem Eater: Picky Eating, Oral Sensory Issues, and Behavior Modification
Webinar presentation through www.speechpathology.com in April 2012 - Treating the Picky and Problem Eater
Webinar presentation through Gawenda Seminars in March 2013 - Pediatric Swallowing Assessment and Treatment
Recorded six-part oral motor series for www.speechpathology.com in July 2014 - Lip and Cheek Intervention in Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Tongue Elevation Intervention in Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Tongue Lateralization Intervention in Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Chewing and Biting Intervention in Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Bolus Management Intervention in Pediatric Feeding Disorders, and Report Writing in Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Webinar presentation through www.speechpathology.com in June 2015 - Parental Concerns and Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Putting it all Together
Webinar presentation through www.speechpathology.com in July 2016 - Children and Feeding Tubes
Webinar presentation through www.speechpathology.com in August 2017 - Improving a Child’s Participation in Oral Motor Therapy
Webinar presentation through www.occupationaltherapy.com in December 2017 - Parental Concerns and Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Looking at the Sensory Side of Things
Three-part webinar series for Northern Speech Services, offered initially in July 2018 –Developing Critical Thinking Skills in the World of Pediatric Dysphagia Part 1: Postural Stability and Oral Motor Feeding Disorders, Developing Critical Thinking Skills in the World of Pediatric Dysphagia Part 2: Oral Sensory Feeding Disorders and Mealtime Management Issues, and Developing Critical Thinking Skills in the World of Pediatric Dysphagia Part 3: Swallowing Disorders and Medically-Based Feeding Problems
Webinar presentations of a 5-part series for www.speechpathology.com in December 2018 and January 2019 -Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills – Lip Functioning, Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills – Tongue Functioning, Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills – Chewing Skills, Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills – Swallowing, and Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills – The Full Oral Motor and Swallowing Look
Webinar presentation through Northern Speech Services, offered in June 2020 - Normalizing a Hyper-Responsive Gag Reflex in Children
Testimonials
Encompass Pediatric Feeding Clinic was looking for a board certified professional to collaborate with and add to their multidisciplinary team, when they found Jennifer. Many of the SLPs and BCBAs on staff had completed her trainings through speechpathologyceu.com and were impressed by her knowledge level, the way that she easily broke down skills for targeting in therapy, and the video demonstrations she utilized for teaching. ETC reached out to Jennifer about joining their multidisciplinary team and since joining, Jennifer has been willing to create specialized training for the staff based on the deficits their clients display in addition to one on one consultations for children on their feeding caseload! Her consultations, both for the staff and one on one regarding a client, have been very informative and valuable for forming our treatment plans. Jennifer won't just give you the answers you need, instead she does a wonderful job at helping you as a clinician to clinically problem solve and build these skills yourself to gain the answers you need in the moment! Parents and staff are encouraged to know that we have resources such as Jennifer available to us which ensures that we can continue to offer and provide high quality therapy services to each of our clients and their families.
Sarah Murlick, M.A., CCC-SLP
Contact Us
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your training needs for your clinic or institution.
(208) 869-1596