Purpose This clinical focus article considers the roles of the clinical swallow examination
(CSE) as a clinically meaningful assessment method used in both adult and pediatric …

Aim The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the relationship between feeding–
swallowing difficulties (FSD s) and later language impairments in children. Method …

Purpose Pediatric feeding disorders (PFDs) present as a complex clinical challenge
because of the heterogeneous underlying etiologies and their impact on health, safety …

This paper provides a context for the remainder of this special issue on the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and speech-language pathology. It …

Research is increasingly available to guide practitioners in evidence-based evaluation and
management of pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. These continued advancements …

Aim To develop and validate a screening tool for feeding/swallowing difficulties and/or
undernutrition in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method This cross‐sectional …

When caring for the pediatric patient with impaired or dysfunctional swallowing, the clinician
must consider clinical issues unique to this age group. These include growth and …

Dysphagia experienced as a consequence of neurodegenerative disease can have severe
consequences on a patient's health and well-being. Regular assessment of swallowing …

PURPOSE: A rise in pediatric patients with swallowing and feeding problems has resulted in
increased interest in multidisciplinary treatments to address these issues. This evidence …

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 …