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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Feeding is a vitally important process in everyday life. It is important for the development of the motor and cognitive functions of the child as a healthy and nutritious food is essential for a normal brain development. [1]Children with cerebral palsy are often diagnosed with poor nutritional status due to their feeding and swallowing problems. When untreated it may lead to growth failure, chronic aspiration, esophagitis, and respiratory infections. [1]

Healthcare Team Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

Speech-Language Pathologist[edit | edit source]

Communication, speech and language pathologist is responsible for the following:[2]

  • assesses the function of feeding,
  • contributes to the diagnosis and etiology of dysphagia,
  • assesses the protective capacity of the respiratory system
  • indicates alternative ways of eating

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ferluga ED, Archer KR, Sathe NA, Krishnaswami S, Klint A, Lindegren, McPheeters ML. Interventions for Feeding and Nutrition in Cerebral Palsy [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2013 Mar. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 94.) Introduction. Available from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK132442/ [last access 25.01.2024]
  2. ↑ Maggioni L, Araújo CM. Guidelines and practices on feeding children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Human Growth and Development. 2020 Apr;30(1):65-74.
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