Diagnostik und Therapie von Schluck- und Fütterstörungen bei Säuglingen und Kleinkindern: Eine interdisziplinäre Aufgabe

Paediatric swallowing and feeding disorders are mostly of a complex nature. The complexity in these disorders results from the interlinking of medical diagnosis, psychosocial risk constellation und developmental disorders. Due to its complex symptomatics, pathogenesis and developmental course, an interdisciplinary approach to the problem is essential. Such an interdisciplinary approach to diagnostics and treatment gives the team a wide range possibilities to develop an optimal treatment strategy for the individual child. The aim of treatment is a sufficient and safe supply with nutrition and fluids without placing pressure or using force on the child. Feeding and drinking should be a precious experience, which should be enjoyed by children and parents. An appropriate treatment approach is presented in this paper.