Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding: Assessment and Management

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A Volume in the Early Childhood Intervention Series Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding: Assessment and Management, 2E is the comprehensive primary reference for assessment and management of infants and children of all ages with feeding and swallowing problems and is updated and expanded in this second edition. The authors cogently detail vital information with clarity and precision for all professionals involved with pediatric swallowing and feeding disorders. New chapters focus on behavioral related feeding problems and chronic aspiration. Major reorganization adds evidence based, up-to-date information useful to the student as well as the seasoned practitioner.

Mounif El-Youssef

This book is intended to present the multidisciplinary approach of otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, speech pathologists, dentists, and radiologists in the management and care of infants and children with disorders of feeding, breathing, and swallowing. The purpose is to bridge the gap between theory and practice of the management of the disorders of swallowing and feeding and to bring the perspectives of a variety of subspecialists into focus with regard to the unique problems that these infants encounter. The intended audience is general practitioners, but the book is also for speech pathologists, dieticians, gastroenterologists, chronic care providers, and otolaryngologists. The book contains black-and-white illustrations and photographs and a few tables. One aspect of the book that could be enhanced in a subsequent edition is the quality of the pictures. This is a most timely book that is absolutely essential in the care of these unfortunate children and in bridging the gap among the various subspecialists. It brings together an understanding of what each subspecialists is doing in the care of these infants. My only reservation about the book is that a section on motility of the gastrointestinal tract was not included.

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Reviewer: Mounif El-Youssef, MD (Children's Memorial Hospital)
Description: This book is intended to present the multidisciplinary approach of otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, speech pathologists, dentists, and radiologists in the management and care of infants and children with disorders of feeding, breathing, and swallowing.
Purpose: The purpose is to bridge the gap between theory and practice of the management of the disorders of swallowing and feeding and to bring the perspectives of a variety of subspecialists into focus with regard to the unique problems that these infants encounter.
Audience: The intended audience is general practitioners, but the book is also for speech pathologists, dieticians, gastroenterologists, chronic care providers, and otolaryngologists.
Features: The book contains black-and-white illustrations and photographs and a few tables. One aspect of the book that could be enhanced in a subsequent edition is the quality of the pictures.
Assessment: This is a most timely book that is absolutely essential in the care of these unfortunate children and in bridging the gap among the various subspecialists. It brings together an understanding of what each subspecialists is doing in the care of these infants. My only reservation about the book is that a section on motility of the gastrointestinal tract was not included.

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3 Stars from Doody

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