Disabled children often have feeding difficulty. Choking, food spillage and protracted mealtimes can pose enormous problems for their carers and the accompanying nutritional deficit imposes additional burdens on the affected child. The aetiology of these problems is placed in context by a detailed description of normal feeding development in infants. The often under-recognised nutritional and neurodevelopmental consequences of inadequate nutrient intake together with the respiratory complications and the important problems of constipation and drooling which may accompany oro-motor dysfunction are detailed. The clinical and nutritional assessment and the application of diagnostic imaging techniques in the evaluation of such children are described. The methods of management of these children's problems form the core of this volume and they range from oro-motor therapy to various techniques for enteral feeding. The ethical issues raised by the vigorous intervention needed to improve the nutritional state of severely disabled children is explored, together with the need to provide ongoing psychological support for their carers.
Reviews
'I am sure that this book will be welcomed by a large number of professionals caring for disabled children ... conveys a strong sense of personal experience as well as being extensively referenced. It will be of great value to all those involved in management of the disabled child, both as a source of rapid advice and as a resource for in-depth learning.' Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
'The authors have made their 'object' improving the quality of life of the individual and the carer. This book will, with humanity and erudition, assist others in that aim.' Archives of Disease in Childhood
'Each chapter in Feeding the Disabled Child is written by an expert on the particular subject covered ... Thoughtful editing prevents repetition ... and the key concepts are well covered ... well referenced ... a comprehensive view.' Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
'The book progresses smoothly from theory to practice, providing many useful tips in the assessment, investigation, and treatment of the disabled child. The book is well structured and easy to read. We are pleased to recommend this book to paediatricians, nurses, dieticians, speech therapists and others with an interest in the care of disabled children.' Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London



Book Information
ISBN 9781898683087
Author Peter B. Sullivan
Format Hardback
Page Count 168
Imprint Mac Keith Press
Publisher Mac Keith Press
Weight(grams) 599g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 180mm * 17mm