|
During a bedside assessment of feeding skills, a child is seen by a speech pathologist with specialized training in infant/pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
S/he assesses oral motor function and the child's feeding readiness skills both before and during an actual feeding. Assessments are made regarding:
- the best method of feeding the child (by mouth or by feeding tube)
- appropriate feeding device (specialized nipple, bottle, cup)
- appropriate diet level.
Based on the bedside assessment of feeding the baby/child may also be referred on for a videofluoroscopic swallow study.
|
