Feeding and swallowing disorder or commonly called as Dysphagia includes problems sucking, chewing and swallowing foods. Common symptom of dysphagia is the damage or abnormality of muscles and nerves necessary for feeding and swallowing. Aside from that, common causes are:
- Prematurity
- Oral Motor Problems
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cleft Palate
- Birth defects
- Neuromuscular impairments
- Respiratory problems
Speech Time provides speech therapy services to children who have difficulty feeding and swallowing. A series of swallowing exercises will be provided as well as programs to improve the movement and functions of muscles and nerves.
If you have inquiries and questions, please call Speech Time at 281-570-2979 or you may send us a message through our Contact Us page.