Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing

2 credits

Examines principles and procedure used in the assessment and treatment of pediatric swallowing and feeding disorders. Addresses typical development of feeding and swallowing skills. Uses systems approach to assessment, including clinical and instrumental techniques and evidenced-based intervention strategies applicable to the infant/child across different pediatric practice settings. Prerequisite: either SPHSC 501; and SPHSC 534, or permission of instructor. Offered: W.