Feeding and nutrition in children with neurodevelopmental disability / edited by Peter B. Sullivan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sullivan, Peter B.

Series:

1st

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Developmentally disabled children--Nutrition.

Developmentally disabled children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (375 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Mac Keith Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

For those responsible for the nutritional and gastrointestinal care of children with neurodisability, including cerebral palsy. Covering the problems surrounding the nutritional management of children with neurological impairment who have difficulty swallowing and feeding. Written from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword by Martin Bax; Preface; Introduction; 1. Feeding and Nutrition in Neurodevelopmental Disability: An overview; 2. Nutrition and Growth: Assessment and monitoring; 3. Oral Motor Impairment and Swallowing Dysfunction: Assessment and management; 4. Feeding and Dietetic Assessment and Management; 5. The Multidisciplinary Team and the Practicalities of Nursing Care; 6. Gastrointestinal Disorders: Assessment and management; 7. Gastrointestinal Disorders: Special investigations; Appendices

Appendix 4: Incorporating Nutrient-Dense Foods into the Diet of Children with Feeding ProblemsAppendix 5: Formula and Supplement Information; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781907655289

190765528X

9781908316127

1908316128

OCLC:

929120227