This MINDS Group lecture begins with an overview of the dynamic of eating reflexes based on the sucking pattern and utilizing MNRI® tools to improve oral-motor coordination for vocalization and primitive articulation. The physiology of hypoxia and anoxia and brain oxygen deprivation are explored, as are MNRI® for the development of eating reflexes and abilities in children with neurodeficits, and MNRI® for self-feeding skills. Lectures provided by Svetlana Masgutova, PhD and MNRI® Creator; Laurie Longest, MS, PT, MNRI® Core Specialist, MNRI® Instructor; Yichien Su, MS-CCC, SLP and MNRI® Core Specialist; and Dr. Amy Watson-Grace, MOT, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and MNRI® Core in Training.

Video Runtime:  2 hours, 25 minutes, 25 seconds.