Swallowing is a dynamic process that requires more than 30 muscles in the recruitment/
coordination of the lips, tongue, palate, pharynx, larynx and esophagus. The eating and …

Feeding and swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) occurs in infants and children in the
context of structural, neurological, respiratory, and metabolic conditions that span the scope …

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 …

Abstract “Food for Thought” provides an opportunity for review of pertinent topics to add to
updates in areas of concern for professionals involved with feeding and swallowing issues …

Pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders are complicated and are often the result of a
combination of difficulties. As such, feeding and swallowing disorders provide a particular …

Disorders of deglutition are frequently encountered in pediatric patients, especially in
association with neurologic deficits. These swallowing abnormalities may lead to chronic …

Disorders of feeding and swallowing in children are serious and potentially fatal problems.
Among infants, particularly those born prematurely, aspiration due to dysphagia may lead to …

Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding: Assessment and Management, Third Edition provides
information to practitioners interested in and involved with children who demonstrate …

Assessment of infants and children with dysphagia (swallowing problems) and feeding
disorders involves significantly more considerations than a clinical observation of a feeding …

The increase in pediatric swallowing disorders is a result of the improved survival rates for
prematurity and multiple medical conditions. Working with the pediatric population requires …