CSDS 512 - Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing

2 credits
This course provides learners with information pertaining to the anatomy-physiology of swallowing processes, the normal swallowing/feeding development, and strategies for the prevention, assessment, and management of children with difficulties feeding and/or swallowing. Using current literature, the common diagnostic and treatment approaches will be reviewed and analyzed in order to effectively implement evidenced based practices. Discussions of the effects of the family and the importance of interdisciplinary treatments will be included.