Dysphagia may mean the child has a diagnosis of eating, drinking and/or swallowing difficulty.
Eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties can occur in infants, children, young people and adults. It often occurs with other health conditions, such as being born prematurely, having a learning disability, syndrome/genetic condition, or brain injury. If not treated appropriately, dysphagia can lead to other health complications which can be serious in nature and affect respiratory health.
Speech and Language Therapists play a key role in the identification and management of eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties. They do not work with children with eating disorders.
All eating and drinking referrals are made by contacting Just One Number.
If you are concerned about a child’s eating, drinking, and swallowing please ring Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. A therapist will then ring you back to discuss your concerns.
