CSD 547 Pediatric Feeding
In this course students will be provided with knowledge 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. Behavioral feeding disorders be an additional area of focus. 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 impacts on the family and the importance of interdisciplinary treatments will be included.