Lecture 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Memory disturbance
A
Losing track of the task of eating
Forgetting when last ate
2
Q
Perceptual and spatial difficulties
A
Difficulty recognising food and utensils (agnosia)
3
Q
Apraxia (limb and oral apraxia)
A
Difficulty using a knife and fork
Difficulty with voluntary actions, such as opening the mouth to a spoon
4
Q
Language difficulties
A
Difficulty expressing food preferences
Problems understanding mealtime instructions
5
Q
Executive dysfunction
A
Socially inappropriate mealtime behaviour
Eating impulsively
Cramming food
6
Q
Pacing/Agitation
A
Problems sitting at the table
Poor concentration
7
Q
Aggression
A
Difficulty accepting help from others
Refusal to eat/be fed/ sit at the table
Throwing food or hitting out at the feeder
8
Q
Hallucinations
A
Disturbance in concentration at mealtimes
