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DROOLING Does your child drool while eating? One way to decrease drooling is to continuously remind your child to close his mouth and swallow. If your child cannot follow your instructions, help him to close his mouth by gently pressing his lips together while the food is in his mouth. After he has chewed the food, gently stroke his throat with your fingers. This will help him to swallow. 14
CHOKING Does your child choke sometimes while eating? If your child chokes, bend her body forward and downward. Never tap your child on the back or on his head. It may make it worse. In order to prevent choking, the following steps can be helpful: Always make sure that your child is in an upright position. This is necessary whether he is sitting on your lap or sitting against the wall 15
Page 1: Feeding for the child with cerebral
Page 4 and 5: IICP PUBLICATIONS EPILEPSY SPECIAL
Page 6 and 7: • Vomiting • Problem behaviour
Page 8 and 9: Foreword Barely three decades ago,
Page 10 and 11: INDEPENDENT SITTING If your child c
Page 12 and 13: If you find that your child is push
Page 14 and 15: If your child is on a wheelchair, t
Page 16 and 17: After putting him on his adapted se
Page 18 and 19: FOOD It is important that you teach
Page 20 and 21: 12 CHEWING Does your child find it
Page 24 and 25: or on a chair. Always keep his head
Page 26 and 27: RINSING At the end of every meal, e
Page 28 and 29: EATING WITHOUT HELP Normally a chil
Page 30 and 31: Use a medium sized spoon which is n
Page 32 and 33: TEACHING INDEPENDENT EATING Always
Page 34 and 35: Gradually give help by holding his
Page 36 and 37: TEACHING OTHER SKILLS WHILE FEEDING
Page 38 and 39: Your child may have problems while
Page 40 and 41: Place both his elbows firmly on the
Page 42 and 43: Seat him in the correct position an
Page 44: Remember Always make your child sit

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