Disorders of Feeding and Swallowing in Infants and Children

This book presents background information on relevant paediatric anatomy and neurophysiology, and the development of swallowing and feeding skills in infants and young children. With normal physiology and development as the foundation, the various pathophysiologies underlying impaired swallowing are covered in detail. Chapters by the various professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of paediatric feeding and swallowing disorders present the specific role of each member of the team. Diagnostic procedures, related disorders and complications, as well as the multidisciplinary approach to management of this population are covered in depth, making this a useful reference to any member of a paediatric swallowing and feeding team. This book should be of interest to various clinicians - physicians, speech-language pathologists, and nurses - working with children with swallowing impairments.