Pediatric final Flashcards
Important oral structures in eating, feeding, and swallowing
oral cavity
pharynx
larynx
trachea
esophagus
Cranial nerves for eating, feeding, swallowing
CN V trigeminal: Sensory Innervation to the face
CN VII facial: Controls facial movement and expression
CN XII hypoglossal: Controls muscles that move the tongue
Stages of swallowing
-anticipation (see,smell,think about food and start salivating)
-oral preparatory (tongue collects food/liquid forms bolus)
-oral propulsion (propels bollus into pharynx)
-pharyngeal (throat stage: epiglottis flips down, vocal cords close trachea, pharynx muscles squeeze down)
-esophageal (esophagus squeezes food gradually down to stomach)
Bolus
ball of food/liquid/saliva
Describe the positioning considerations for feeding: safety and function
alignment 90-90-90
stability at the trunk
midline orientation
head and neck aligned with slight chin tuck
Oral sensory dysfunction
Not neuromuscular or structural
oral over-registration or defensiveness
oral hypo-registration or under registration
Which sensory system comes first when a child is eating
the visual system
most children eat with their eyes and nose first
What role do the gustatory and olfactory systems play in feeding
gustatory perceives flavor
olfactory perceives odors
smell is an internal smoke alarm, can trigger memory
-inhibits or facilitates taste
Role of the tactile system in feeding
playing with food
largest sensory system and very powerful
it protects (hot/cold) and discriminates (hard/soft)
Proprioceptive system in feeding
allows one to lift spoon to mouth without spilling
tells body how much and what kind of food is in the mouth
decreased awareness could lead to overstuffing, gagging, spitting, fear of how to chew and swallow
Interoception in feeding
sensations alert that internal balance is off
e.g.: feeling thirsty, feeling hungry, feeling full
What is a common jaw control technique when feeding
jaw, lips, tongue
provides jaw control and oral support
can be done from front or from side (arm around back of head)
What are some sensory based feeding approaches
SOS
Food chaining (taste, texture, temperature)
getting messy (playing with food)
oral motor strategies
What is the SOS sensory based feeding approach
Sequential Oral Sensory
tolerates
interacts with
smells
touch
taste
eating
What are some oral motor strategies for sensory based feeding approaches
licking
biting
What are some possible environmental adaptations for mealtime
regularly scheduled meals
shorter meal lengths
sensory stimulation and distractions
order of food presentation
Responsive feeding therapy (RFT) principles
autonomy
relationship
internal motivation
individualized
competence
interventions to improve self feeding
Develop interest
Gradually decrease amount of physical assistance
Create balance between effort and swallowing safety
Adaptive equipment
Backward chaining
Consistency in placement of food
Prepare child for self-feeding
Pediatric feeding disorder
IMPAIRED ORAL INTAKE THAT IS NOT AGE APPROPRIATE AND IS
ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL, NUTRITIONAL, FEEDING SKILL,
AND/OR PSYCHOSOCIAL DYSFUNCTION.
What are the four domains of PFD
medical
nutrition
feeding skill
psychological
PFD diagnostic criteria for the Medical domain
A disturbance in oral intake of nutrients,
inappropriate for age, lasting ≥2 weeks,
associated with ≥1 of :
Medical dysfunction
a. Cardiorespiratory compromise during oral feeding
b. Aspiration or recurrent aspiration pneumonitis
PFD diagnostic criteria for the nutritional domain
A disturbance in oral intake of nutrients,
inappropriate for age, lasting ≥2 weeks,
associated with ≥1 of :
Nutritional dysfunction
a. Malnutrition
b. Specific nutrient deficiency or significantly
restricted intake of ≥1 nutrient resulting from
decreased dietary diversity
c. Reliance on enteral feeds or oral supplements to
sustain nutrition and/or hydration
PFD diagnostic criteria in the feeding skill domain
A disturbance in oral intake of nutrients,
inappropriate for age, lasting ≥2 weeks,
associated with ≥1 of :
Feeding Skill dysfunction
a. Need for texture modification of liquid or food
b. Use of modified feeding position or equipment
c. Use of modified feeding strategies
PFD diagnostic criteria for the psychological domain
A disturbance in oral intake of nutrients,
inappropriate for age, lasting ≥2 weeks,
associated with ≥1 of :
Psychosocial dysfunction
a. Active or passive avoidance behaviors by child
when feeding/fed
b. Inappropriate caregiver management of child’s
feeding and/or nutrition needs
c. Disruption of social functioning within a feeding
context
d. Disruption of caregiver-child relationship
associated with feeding
What is the goal of sensory integration
to help children achieve functions through sensory experiences
What are the end products of a functioning sensory system
ability to concentrate
ability to organize
self-esteem
self-control
self-confidence
academic learning ability
capacity for abstract thought and reasoning
specialization of each side of the body and the brain
According to Ayres Sensory Integration what is the foundation for participation (bottom of pyramid)
Sensory integration: rapid and accurate registration, modulation, and discrimination/perception of sensory information
What are the neurological structures for senstation
spinal cord: basic pathways to transmit sensory information
brainstem: integration of sensory information
cerebellum: grading of the force and speed of movement
cerebral cortex: connects previous sensory experiences with current ones to allow engagement in tasks
Foundational sensory systems used in sensory integration therapy
Tactile (discriminative & protective touch)
Vestibular (static & dynamic)
Proprioception (conscious & unconscious)
SIPT
Sensory Integration and Praxis Test
Norm-referenced series of tests designed to measure the sensory integration processes that underlie learning and behavior among children 4 years through 8 years, 11 months
What are the guiding principles of the Ayres SI Intervention Methods
- follow typical development
-just right challenge - use sensory rich environments
-child directed but not child dictated
Sensory processing
the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
sensory information goes into the brain but does not get organized into appropriate responses
symptoms may results in motor, behavior, social, emotional, or attention problems
three categories of sensory processing disorder (SPD)
Sensory Modulation Disorder (SMD)
-SOR: sensory over-responsivity
-SUR: sensory under-responsivity
-SC: sensory craving
Sensory- Based Motor Disorder (SBMD)
-Dyspraxia
-Postural Disorder
Sensory Discrimination Disorder (SDD)
-visual, auditory, tactile, taste/smell, position/movement, interoception
What are the neurological thresholds in Winnie Dunn’s Sensory Processing Framework
Quick response- low threshold
(sensitization/high sensitivity)
Slow response- high threshold
(habituation/low sensitivity)
What is habituation in the Winnie Dunn model
extreme end of high threshold
recognizing that familiar stimuli do not require special attention
What is sensitization in the Winnie Dunn model
extreme end of low threshold
enhances an awareness of potentially important stimuli
What is modulation
ability to regulate and grade responses that are appropriate to sensory situation experienced in daily life
balance between habituation and sensitization