Clinical ReferenceHandout

Pediatric Symptom to Specialist Referral Guide

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Feeding and SwallowingLanguage DevelopmentPediatric Brain InjuryPediatric Voice

References:

  • McCormish, C., Brackett, K., Kelly, M., Hall, C., Wallace, S, & Powell, V.(2016) Interdisciplinary feeding team: a medical, motor, behavioral approach to complex feeding problems. Vol 4(4), 230-236.
  • Sharp, W. G., Volkert, V. M., Scahill, L., McCracken, C. E., & McElhanon, B. (2017). A systematic review and meta-analysis of intensive multidisciplinary intervention for pediatric feeding disorders: how standard is the standard of care? The Journal of Pediatrics, 181, 116–124. Retrieved from www.jpeds.com

The assessment and management of pediatric feeding disorders requires an interdisciplinary lens to ensure long-term successful management. This resource seeks to provide a quick reference guide of symptoms and observations seen in children with feeding and swallowing difficulty to the appropriate referral source. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Feeding and Swallowing, Language Development, Pediatric Brain Injury and Pediatric Voice. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I decide when to refer beyond feeding therapy?
  • What symptoms indicate the need for interdisciplinary referral in feeding cases?
  • How do I determine appropriate specialist referrals based on pediatric feeding symptoms?

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