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What School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Need to Know About Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding Development and

Raquel Garcia1,2

  • 1Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
|January 19, 2024
PubMed

Insights

This tutorial helps school-based speech-language pathologists identify pediatric feeding disorders (PFDs) and dysphagia in children. It covers the anatomy and physiology of feeding and swallowing to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Speech-language pathology
  • Clinical audiology

Background:

  • School-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are crucial in managing pediatric feeding disorders (PFDs).
  • SLPs ensure children's safety, nutrition, and neurodevelopmental growth.
  • There is a growing need for PFD and dysphagia assessment and treatment in schools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance school-based SLPs' understanding of feeding and swallowing anatomy and physiology.
  • To differentiate typical from atypical feeding and swallowing patterns in children.
  • To aid SLPs in identifying oropharyngeal dysphagia and PFDs.

Main Methods:

  • A clinical expert review was conducted.
  • The review focused on the anatomy, physiology, and development of feeding and swallowing.
  • The scope included children across the developmental spectrum.

Main Results:

  • The tutorial provides foundational knowledge on pediatric feeding and swallowing.
  • It details the anatomy and physiology relevant to PFDs and dysphagia.
  • It emphasizes the importance of differential diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • School-based SLPs will gain a deeper understanding of feeding and swallowing mechanisms.
  • This knowledge supports accurate identification of oropharyngeal dysphagia and PFDs.
  • The tutorial aims to improve the care of children with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
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