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Pediatric feeding and swallowing rehabilitation: An overview

van den Hoek -Engel, L., Harding, C., van Gerven, M. & Cockerill, H. (2017). Pediatric feeding and swallowing rehabilitation: An overview. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 10(2), pp. 95-105. doi: 10.3233/prm-170435

Abstract

Children with neurological disabilities frequently have problems with feeding and swallowing. Such problems have a significant impact on the health and well-being of these children and their families. The primary aims in the rehabilitation of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders are focused on supporting growth, nutrition and hydration, the development of feeding activities, and ensuring safe swallowing with the aim of preventing choking and aspiration pneumonia. Pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders can be divided into four groups: transient, developmental, chronic or progressive. This article provides an overview of the available literature about the rehabilitation of feeding and swallowing disorders in infants and children. Principles of motor control, motor learning and neuroplasticity are discussed for the four groups of children with feeding and swallowing disorders.

Publication Type: Article
Additional Information: Copyright IOS Press, 2017.
Publisher Keywords: Pediatric, rehabilitation, feeding and swallowing, dysphagia
Subjects: R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Departments: School of Health & Psychological Sciences > Language & Communication Science
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