· Normal development
· Anatomy and physiology of swallowing
· Mechanisms of ventilation
· Medical factors and syndromes associated with dysphagia
· Assessment including Differentiation between screening and diagnostic assessment.
· Available assessments for the clinician
· Practical assessment exercises. ( there will be differences drawn between the paediatric and ALD client groups.
· Principles underlying dysphagia intervention.
· Classification of dysphagia;
· Management options.
· Modifying the risk of aspiration.
· Compensatory techniques
· Therapeutic techniques for drinking chewing
· Therapy tools
· Management of sensory feeding disorders
· Academic background for sensory feeding disorder
· Management techniques and therapy interventions including practical activities;
The teaching methods will include:
Lecture
Case presentation
Group discussions with an emphasis on practical problem solving solutions
Workshops with experiential learning
Skill based practical sessions
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