Csds 512 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the structural differences between adult and children and how do these differences impact feeding progression? - Infants Positionally - various structures are very close to one another and infant has a large amount of subcutaneous fat -Tongue fills almost entire oral cavity -Fat pads in the cheeks help support oral and pharyngeal function add in later Each transition in the feeding progression causes the infant to have to integrate new sensory, motor, and interaction demands. Un...

What are the structural differences between adult and children and how do these differences impact feeding progression? - Infants Positionally - various structures are very close to one another and infant has a large amount of subcutaneous fat -Tongue fills almost entire oral cavity -Fat pads in the cheeks help support oral and pharyngeal function add in later Each transition in the feeding progression causes the infant to have to integrate new sensory, motor, and interaction demands. Un...