Foundation of Eating

Question 1

If a child has difficulty eating what are some secondary concerns?

Answer 1

failure to thrive, growth, B/B, dental issues, family stress, emotional response to eating/meals

Question 2

What are the phases of swallowing?

Answer 2

oral prep- food inters mouth and teeth form bolus
oral- food goes to back of oral cavity
pharyngeal- bolus reaches back and epiglottis covers trach
esoph- food move to stomach

Question 3

Interventions for children with motor/neuro concerns

Answer 3

positional tilt, gross/fine motor, tool use
oral motor, AE