Open AccessEffects of oral motor therapy in children with cerebral palsy
Author(s) -
Seray Nural Sığan,
Tuğçe Aksu Uzunhan,
Nur Aydınli̇,
Emine Eraslan,
Barış Ekici,
Mine Çalışkan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
annals of indian academy of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.427
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1998-3549
pISSN - 0972-2327
DOI - 10.4103/0972-2327.116923
Subject(s) - drooling , medicine , swallowing , cerebral palsy , bayley scales of infant development , pharyngeal reflex , physical therapy , choking , randomized controlled trial , pediatrics , psychomotor learning , anesthesia , dentistry , surgery , cognition , anatomy , psychiatry
Oral motor dysfunction is a common issue in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Drooling, difficulties with sucking, swallowing, and chewing are some of the problems often seen. In this study, we aimed to research the effect of oral motor therapy on pediatric CP patients with feeding problems.