Although often viewed as separate clinical identities, recent theoretical and clinical research data suggest potentially important associations between pediatric feeding-swallowing difficulties and developmental language disorder. This growing body of knowledge reflects what has been known for some time by front-line practicing clinicians: that problems in feeding-swallowing and speech-language often co-occur in young patients. In this presentation, we discuss developing theoretical and clinical research models that suggest close ties between feeding-swallowing and speech-language, particularly developmental language disorder. We consider the possibility that earlier occurring feeding-swallowing difficulties might signal later language impairments. We also consider whether there are treatment advantages of targeting feeding-swallowing difficulties and language impairments in children. Finally, we discuss additional clinical implications, including how this information might influence professional practice policies.
Participants will be able to
- explain the theoretical underpinnings of the potential cross-system interactions between feeding-swallowing and speech/developmental language disorders;
- know recent experimental data demonstrating a high occurrence of feeding-swallowing difficulties in developmental language-disordered children; and
- consider clinical models that target pediatric feeding-swallowing difficulties and language disorders to capitalize on potential cross-system benefits.
Groupes d’âge concernés
- Préscolaire (0-4 ans)
- Âge scolaire (5-17 ans)
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