Difficoltà di alimentazione del bambino cerebroleso grave

Many children with cerebral palsy encounter some difficulties while eating and drinking. These difficulties may be due to poor posture and head control, or to limited/altered tongue, lips and jaw movements. Feeding problems should be addressed as soon as possible. This paper gives some suggestions for the management of feeding problems, such as paying attention to the feeding position, the oral motor function, the type and texture of food and the relationship with the caregiver. The role of the speech patologist as coordinator of this management is also discussed.