Feeding and Speech Development with Speech Therapist Emily Hayes

In this episode of From The Heart Sami chats with Emily Hayes, a speech pathologist and feeding specialist who works closely with babies and young children, including those who’ve had surgery or spent time in intensive care.  Listen as Sami and Emily discuss nasogastric (NG) tubes, feeding difficulties, speech delays as well as what to expect during recovery, how to support your child at home, and when it might be time to seek extra help.Emily HayesEmily Hayes is the founder of SA-based Hayes Speech Pathology. Established in 2015, Hayes Speech Pathology has a focus on paediatric feeding, using practical methods to support children and empower their families to overcome eating barriers.hayessp.com.auHEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auCOPYRIGHTAll content on this podcast is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, repurposed, republished, or copied, in any form, without permission.Repurposing or republishing content from this podcast, even with credit and acknowledgement to the creators, host, and guest, does not provide an exemption to this copyright.CREDITSHost: Sami GlastonburyGuests: Emily HayesProducer: Becky Oakley