PrOFESSIONAL Development

Villaluna, A., Kizer, D., Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Bridging the Clinical Decision-Making Gaps with Interactive Case Studies. Virtual CEU Course: Education Resources Inc. 2023. 

Kizer, D., Villaluna, A., The BRIDGE Approach: Critical Thinking in the Management of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders. Virtual 2-Day CEU Course: Education Resources Inc. 2023.

Kizer, D., Mieras, A., Ogedegbe, Y., & Wiseman, L. PFD Beyond Preschool: Preparing Parents and Providers for What’s Next. Virtual Seminar: International PFD Conference. Feeding Matters. 2023.

Villaluna, A., Loveless, L., Van Noy, M., IDDSI Implementation, Research, and Practice: Application for Pediatric Populations Across Medical Settings. Oral Seminar: Texas Speech- Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. 2023.

Villaluna, A., Britt, R., Brooks, R., IDDSI Implementation, Research, and Practice Patterns: Interdisciplinary Application for Pediatric Populations. ASHA Invited Session. Oral Seminar: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. 2022.

Villaluna, A., Loveless, L., Rizwan, R., Imagine More: Navigating Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing Skill Development from Graduate School Placements Beyond Clinical Fellowship. Oral seminar: Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. 2022.

Villaluna, A., Loveless, L., Rizwan, R., Imagine More: Navigating Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing Skill Development from Graduate School Placements to Clinical Fellowship and Beyond. Oral seminar: American Speech-Language- Hearing Association Annual Convention. 2021.

Villaluna, A. In the Thick of Pediatric Dysphagia: Tips, Tools, and Transitions for Infants and Toddlers. Virtual Seminar: Feeding First 2021 Virtual Conference. TalkTools. 2021.

Villaluna, A., Loveless, L., Rizwan, R., Imagine More: Navigating Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing Skill Development from Graduate School Placements to Clinical Fellowship and Beyond. Oral seminar (Accepted): American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. (Convention canceled). 2020.

Cook, A. (Villaluna, A.), Clark, H., Espinoza, K., Loveless, L. Introduction to Infant/Pediatric Swallowing Instrumentals and Beyond. CEU Course presented at Houston Association for Communication Disorders. 2019.

Cook, A., D’Souza, J, Duong, C., Loveless, L., Kizer, D. Imagine More: Application of FEES to Pediatric Dysphagia Management in a Community Hospital. Oral seminar: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. 2019.

Cook, A., Chu, A., Duong, C., Kazmerski, J., Loveless, L. Evolutionary Practice: Dynamic Assessment & Treatment of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders. Oral seminar: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. 2018.

Cook, A., Chu, A., Duong, C. Fostering Collaborative Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders. Oral seminar: Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Annual Convention. 2018.

Cook, A., Chu, A., Duong, C. Focusing on the Big Picture: Creating a Multidisciplinary Team for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders. Poster session: American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. 2017.

Cook, A., Chu, A., Duong, C. Fostering Collaborative Care: Parent & Provider Perspectives. Virtual Workshop: Feeding Matters. 2017.

*Name Change from Cook to Villaluna (2019) 

Villaluna, A., Duong, C., Kizer, D. (2021). CONNECT: Management of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Using an Interdisciplinary Teamwork Approach. The NDTA Network 28 (5), 26-27.

AB-SSD

American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, Affiliate Member

American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, Mentor

American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, Public Relations and Communications Committee, Member 

ALPP

Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Certified Member

AOTA

American Occupational Therapy Association, Member

ASHA

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Certified Member 

American Speech-Language Hearing Association 2023 Convention PFD Topic Committee, Member

DRS

Dysphagia Research Society, Member  

Feeding Matters

Feeding Matters, Digital Outreach Committee, Lead  

Feeding Matters, Family Advocacy Committee, Member

IDDSI

International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 

USIRG Pediatric Committee, Co-Lead 

USIRG Communications Committee, Member

Kinesio Taping Association, Member

American Speech-Language Hearing Award for Continuing Education, 2023

American Speech-Language Hearing Award for Continuing Education, 2022 

American Speech-Language Hearing Award for Continuing Education, 2018  

American Speech-Language Hearing Award for Continuing Education, 2017  

American Speech-Language Hearing Award for Continuing Education, 2016 

Our team has broad experience across the lifespan with specialized training for services provided in the following;

Breastfeeding, SOS Approach to feeding, SOFFI Method™, Beckman Oral Motor, Passy Muir Valve, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Tracheostomy and Ventilator dependent patients, Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as it relates to feeding. 

Handwriting Without Tears, Aquatic Therapy, Therapeutic Listening®, The DIR Floortime® Approach, Astronaut Training (a sound activated vestibular-visual protocol), and Kinesiotaping®

Occupational Therapy Early Identification (AOTA), Mindful Path To Leadership Level I (AOTA), Mindful Path To Leadership Level II (AOTA), Autism (AOTA), Home Modifications (AOTA)