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

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in early childhood. The
worldwide prevalence of CP is approximately 2–2.5 per 1,000 live births. It has been …

Objectives: Feeding difficulties are frequent in children with neurological impairments and
can be associated with undernutrition, growth failure, micronutrients deficiencies …

Children with neurologically-based dysphagia are at high risk for silent aspiration. Aspiration
can lead to complications such as acute pneumonia and chronic lung disease. Thorough …

Background Limited information exists about the nature of and factors associated with
oropharyngeal aspiration (OPA) and silent aspiration (SA) in children. A prospective study …

The 2004 International Workshop of Definition and Classification of Cerebral Palsy definition
includes the following:''The motor disorders of cerebral palsy are often accompanied by …

Disorders of feeding and swallowing are common in children with cerebral palsy. Feeding
and swallowing disorders have significant implications for development, growth and …

Children with cerebral palsy and other neurodisabilities often have decreased postural
control that exacerbates their feeding/swallowing disorders. Correct postural alignment is …

Background The majority of children with cerebral palsy have feeding difficulties, which, if
not managed, result in stressful mealtimes, chronic malnutrition, respiratory disease …

Aims: To determine benefits and risks for gastrostomy or jejunostomy feeding compared with
oral feeding for children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Systematic review. Search strategy …