Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Assessment and Management
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (703 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761641904 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 475 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Authors Lynn S. The feeding specialists described in this 475-page manual are essential in the arena of infant care.. Glass, who developed this professional resource out of their years of research and clinical experience treating infants with feeding and swallowing disorders, present insightful examples of mothers' concerns and problems. The pertinent pediatric entities (prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, clefts and other malformations, various neurologic impairments) and evaluation methods (videofluoroscopy, endoscopy, and esophageal
Mary Herrington said well written, but what about breastfeeding?. As a Lactation Consultant, I looked forward to reading this book to learn about ways to manage feeding difficulties. This book is very easy to read and contains excellent illustrations and explanations of a vast array of oral motor functioning issues. However, I was disappointed to see that bottlefeeding was virtually the only feeding method discussed. There were rare . "Excellent resource for pediatric therapist" according to K. eckis. When I read the other review, I felt it necessary to write my review. Although this book does not highlight using breast milk in place of formula, there is an entire chapter on breastfeeding. Additionally, this book is an excellent resource for therapist working in the NICU. It offers a wealth of knowledge on feeding techniques, supplies, and the physiology of nippling