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Background Information
An essential component of nutritive feeding is the suck, swallow, breathe coordination. When this coordination is compromised, an infant may not receive appropriate nutrition and therefore, will not have optimal growth. There are three different categories of the nutritive suck, which are referred to as immature, transitional, and mature. When an infant demonstrates 3-5 sucks per burst, their sucking pattern is considered immature. If an infant demonstrates 6-10 sucks per burst, they are considered to have a transitional
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This is a valid concern, as 63% of children born with a cleft lip or palate have feeding problems. The feeding difficulties that these children experience often results in reduced growth and development, differences in mother-child bonding, burden to the family, reduced emotional well-being of family members, and aspiration. We know that infants with cleft lip and/or palate have feeding difficulties but there is a lack of available research about the nature of the feeding in infants with nonsyndromic unrepaired cleft lip and or …show more content…
In the midst of the children with feeding difficulties are those with autism spectrum disorders. There has been little research done describing the specific feeding issues associated with autism spectrum disorders. Of the studies that actually do examine this area, there are several limiting factors such as small sample size, lack of comparison groups, inadequate information of foods available at home, and lack of knowledge of co-morbid medical factors that may affect eating.
Purpose/Hypothesis
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to confirm and build on previous findings by addressing the following questions: (1) Do children the eating habits of children with autism differ from typically developing children? (2) If so, what are the kinds of food that children with autism usually eat or refuse to eat? And (3) is there a smaller range of foods available in the families of children with autism than in the families of children without autism? The authors of the study hypothesized that previous findings were correct in that the parents of children with autism identify feeding difficulties in their children more than those of children without
Millward, C., Ferriter, M., Calver, S., & Connell-Jones, G. (2008). Gluten-and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorder
The alcohol prohibition also known, as the “noble experiment” was a time when the citizens of the United States were tested of their sanity, loyalty, and respect of the law and government. On January 16, 1920 alcohol was banned from the nation we live in today and all purchase and consumption of liquor was illegal. In the beginning of the Prohibition era the public had a general acceptance and by 1933 when the Prohibition ended the public was annoyed with the law, the law enforcers, and the government. The banning of alcohol throughout the nation didn’t just happen over night. For many years, dating back into the 1800’s, people were creating groups that were against alcohol.
When infants are born prematurely it affects their natural neurodevelopment, even more so when feedings are a set and regulated requirement. This is because when an infant is in utero, the central nervous system develops at a slow natural pace. Sucking reflexes for the fetus are still being developed. Infants born prematurely, have a disruption in this developmental milestone because preterm infants have not yet fully mastered their sucking reflex (Pickler et al., 2015). McClure also lends support to the findings that infants who are born 34-37 weeks have decreased flexor tone and less coordinated sucking and swallow synchronization (McClure, 2013). Furthermore, Pickler et al. stated that out of utero feedings need to have a more normative experience for infants to essentially help build neuronal networks in a more natural way. The pathways set for neurodevelopment are not only important for the neonate now, but for infant development later in life which include other cognitive functions such as thinking, organizational skills, and especially language (Pickler et al.,
Today, we are seeing a rising increase in the occurrence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. What once used to be a rare disorder is now commonly recognized in the medical field as well as in the community. Not only is autism a health issue in itself, but many health issues come along with the disorder. This paper will discuss the description of the population, the top health issues and their relevance, and interventions and outcomes that can help reduce these health issues in this specific population.
According to Babywise, human infants have innately bad tendencies at birth. The co-author of baby wise, Dr. Robert Buckham, says that the main purpose of parent-controlled feeding is conducted to create a sense of order in a newborn’s brain. He also says that newborns that are fed in a timely manner gradually get used to immediate gratification. By doing this, the newborns fall into the risk of becoming more and more demanding as they get older. In the article, Bob LaMendola writes about how newborns must learn that the world does not revolve around them and that their parents are in control. Baby wise exposes newborns to parent-controlled feeding to show them that the world does not revolve around them.
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are general terms used to refer to some complex disorders of the development of brain. These disorders are marked by varying degrees of difficulty in nonverbal and verbal communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviors. It can also be related to lack of motor coordination and attention, intellectual disability as well as health issues like gastrointestinal and sleep problems. This disorder is often misunderstood by a lot of people, but it is important to have the right knowledge of the condition when dealing with an autistic patient in any way. Here, we list 7 misconceptions about autism.
Children with ASD tends to taste a food more than a dozen times before accepting it and have difficulty in focusing one task for an extended period of time, e.g. sit down and eat a meal from start to finish compared to other children. This is often a reason leading to nutritional inadequacies.() Parents should not give up easily and try to be patient when your child is exploring new foods or new dietary approach. Don’t let mealtime become unpleasant event.
Parents and caregivers should be aware of the unique hunger cues of their child and respond appropriately. In some phases, infants may eat more often than usual. This is referred to as cluster feeding and describes when a baby shifts from feeding every 2 or 3 hours to feeding every hour or feeding in spurts. Cluster feeding is most common during the evening hours and in young babies; however, older babies who are approaching a growth spurt or developmental changes may also cluster feed. Understanding a baby’s stomach capacity, especially during the first 10 days of life, helps to explain why cluster feeds may
“A pediatric feeding disorder is a condition in which a child does not eat enough to provide adequate nutrition, calories, or hydration. Behavior deficits or excesses that inhibit the intake may result in an infant or child being characterized as failure to thrive (FTT)”("What is a Feeding Disorder? | Does your child have one?"). To diagnose and treat a pediatric feeding disorder a speech pathologist must perform an evaluation to figure out the appropriate treatment (Parr 2016). Signs and symptoms of a feeding disorder in a child include a child being a picky eater, gaging, choking, and vomiting during meals ("What is a Feeding Disorder? | Does your child have one?"). These children may also refuse to eat, and have difficulty gaining weight
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death, outranking cancer in the United States, according to the data from CDC National Center for Health Statistics. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) periodically publishes guidelines on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults. However, the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline has still not gained multinational acceptance among providers (Stone, 2014). Pharmaceutical treatment versus lifestyle modification has been a controversy among the scientific community (Sinatra, 2014). Provider adherence to the 2013 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guideline in order to achieve universal standard of care remains a challenge. The recent guideline represents a major shift from prior cholesterol management, as it`s primary focus is on the role of cholesterol treatment in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk reduction versus a comprehensive approach to lipid management (Finkel, 2015).
An individual with autism spectrum disorder will also show repetitive motor movements, inflexibility adherence to routines, fixated interests on certain objects, and hyper or hypo-reactivity to sensory input in the environment (DSM-5, 2013). In social communication and interaction according to the Mayo Clinic (2014), some symptoms include failing to respond to their name, resisting cuddling, poor eye contact, and can be physically aggressive or disruptive. Food preferences, in terms of certain texture, is a behavior pattern, according to the Mayo Clinic
A three to six month old baby will begin to be independent, and will have a need for outside stimulation. He may seem disinterested in the breast, and may push away from his mother to look around, or pull off after only a few sucks. Breastfeeding can be made more simple by feeding the baby in a dark, quiet, uninteresting room, and feeding when the baby is more willing, such as when he is tired. Some may think that the disinterest is a cue that the baby is done, but most of the time that is false, and the baby should be coaxed back on to feed more.
To ease the transition through this turbulent period, the newborn needs to be provided with easily digestible and bioavailable nutrition in the form of breast milk or infant formula. The infant depends on a diet of closely regulated composition and does not achieve nutritional independence until weaning.
Music is exceptionally powerful and meaningful to people worldwide as it serves as an expression of emotion. Authors of various literary works integrate music into their stories. In Baldwin 's short story, "Sonny 's Blues", jazz music is an important part of the story that explores the life of one of the main characters, Sonny. During the time this short story was written, Charlie Parker, an influential jazz musician that is briefly acknowledged in the story, had an immense following. Charlie Parker (along with Louis Armstrong) is considered by many to have forever changed jazz and to have left a legacy that permanently marks him one of the greatest saxophonists to have lived. Parker’s private life, which was full of hardships, mirrors
While dysphagia may exist alone, it often occurs in addition to other conditions (Prasse & Kikano, 2009). Approximately 50% of pediatric patients who have feeding disorders have multiple causes contributing to their feeding difficulties. Similarly, 90% of these patients have at least one medical diagnosis (Lefton-Greif, 2008). These are factors a SLP must consider when determining how to manage dysphagia in newborns. Essentially, every newborn with feeding/swallowing difficulty is different (Tuchman, 1988). Some patients experience difficulty feeding and swallowing due to prematurity, which may result in poor coordination of breathing and swallowing. Similarly,