DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDERS : EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION FROM A PHYSICAL THERAPY PERSPECTIVE

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https://doi.org/10.30890/2709-1783.2025-39-00-011

Keywords:

child, feeding disorders, physical therapist, transdisciplinary team, positioning, postural control, physical therapy

Abstract

The article examines the clinical features of pediatric feeding and eating disorders, which may be caused by organic, functional, or sensory impairments. Particular attention is paid to the assessment of children with feeding difficulties, including the e

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Shubkina, O., & Iordaki, K. (2025). DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDERS : EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION FROM A PHYSICAL THERAPY PERSPECTIVE. SWorld-Ger Conference Proceedings, 1(gec39-00), 48–52. https://doi.org/10.30890/2709-1783.2025-39-00-011