| Description |
Anatomy & physiology of swallowing in pediatric patients on a developmental continuum from infancy through the first 3 years of life. Swallowing abnormalities in this population resultant of anatomic/structural deficit, neurologic dysfunction and/or other pathophysiological factors. Focus on the selection of appropriate treatment strategies in accord with clinical findings. Problem-solving & decision-making involved in the management of dysphagia in the birth to three patient population. |