Earn .1 AOTA CEU (1.25 NBCOT PDU/1 contact hour)
Abstract
Most children with cerebral palsy (CP) also have a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). Evaluating feeding in children with CP is a highly complex process that is best done in a team environment. This article describes the prevalence of PFDs in children with CP and highlights the special clinical considerations of the occupational therapist in evaluating PFDs in children with CP.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the elements of PFDs resulting from CP that require special consideration
2. Identify the typical phases of swallowing and the impact of CP
3. Describe the role of the occupational therapist in assessing each phase of swallow for children with CP.
Learning Level: Intermediate to advanced
Target Audience: Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Content Focus: Domain: Client Factors; OT Process: Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Intervention
Reference Information:
Barlow, Kate, OT, OTD, OTR; Sullivan, Kelsey, OTS
(CEA March, 2021) Evaluation of Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing for Children With Cerebral Palsy