Dysphagia and the Child with Developmental Disabilities

Medical aspects of developmental disabilities and dysphagia. Comprehensive team evaluation of pediatric dysphagia. Clinical evaluation and treatment for pediatric dysphagia. Nutritional support in pediatric dysphagia. Nutritional support for the child with AIDS & developmental disabilities & dysphagia. Dysphagia in children with AIDS. Behavior aspects of feeding disorders. The influence of posture and postitioning on oral-motor development and dysphagia. Radiologic assessment of dysphagia. Otolaryngology considerations in children with pediatic dysphagia. Respiratory conditions and care of the child with developmental disabilities and dysphagia. Gastrointestinal problems in the child with developmental disabilities and pediatric dysphagia. Surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux in children. Dental care and oral hygiene in the management of the child with developmental disabilities and dysphagia. Nursing assessment and management of the child with developmental disabilities and dysphagia. Raising a child with a development disability: understanding the family perspective. Ethical issues of providing nutrition to the child with developmental disabilities and dysphagia.