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My name is Lisa K. Trimmer, and I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Chicago, IL specializing in oral aversion and feeding skill delays or disorders. In my clinical practice I have met all types of families at all stages of the journey through feeding difficulties. One thing that they have in common is a desire for more information.
That's why I started this website. I hope it will be a resource for you and other families who are struggling with mealtimes. Whether you care for a child with complex medical needs or are simply concerned that your child is a "picky eater", I hope that you will find new ideas and resources as well as support from others who are experiencing similar situations. Visit the tabs on the top of the page for articles and updated information and check below for the most recent Twitter and Facebook updates!
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My name is Lisa K. Trimmer, and I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Chicago, IL specializing in oral aversion and feeding skill delays or disorders. In my clinical practice I have met all types of families at all stages of the journey through feeding difficulties. One thing that they have in common is a desire for more information.
That's why I started this website. I hope it will be a resource for you and other families who are struggling with mealtimes. Whether you care for a child with complex medical needs or are simply concerned that your child is a "picky eater", I hope that you will find new ideas and resources as well as support from others who are experiencing similar situations. Visit the tabs on the top of the page for articles and updated information and check below for the most recent Twitter and Facebook updates!
Enter your email on any page to subscribe to updates via email. You only need to enter your email once to receive updates from the entire site. Enjoy!
Biography
Lisa K. Trimmer, MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist email: lisa@thefeedingfamily.com Lisa has been providing therapy for children with feeding and swallowing disorders in Chicago, IL since 2007. She received her Masters degree in speech-language pathology from Northwestern University and her undergraduate education in communication disorders with minor degrees in psychology and sign language from Emerson College in Boston, MA. Her clinical specialties include the treatment of oral-sensory aversion, dysphagia (swallowing disorders), and feeding delays through family and child-centered evaluation and treatment. Her passion is for working with families of children with complex or chronic medical needs, including those who are technology dependent (tracheostomy, trach-vent, g-tube, etc.). She is currently employed at La Rabida Children's Hospital as an inpatient and outpatient SLP and as the primary SLP for the hospital's Oral-Motor and Feeding Clinic. |   Scan the image above with your smartphone's barcode reader to save The Feeding Family's contact information |
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DISCLAIMER: This is my personal website and reflects my views and opinions only. Any comments made on this website, by myself or by third parties, do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of my employer. All information presented on this website and any associated pages is intended for general use only. Please consult with your doctor before implementing any of these strategies with any child. Every child is different, therefore a full oral-motor, feeding, and swallowing evaluation by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is recommended before implementing any strategies with any child. Please request a referral from your pediatrician and visit the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association website to find an SLP in your area.
