Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Dysphagia is commonly referred to as swallowing and feeding disorders which affects newborns, infants and toddlers as well as children and adults. A speech-language pathologist assesses and treats any swallowing/ feeding disorder within this population.
We currently provide swallowing/ feeding treatment at Westville Hospital, Crompton Hospital, Hillcrest Private Hospital and Highway Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Hospital in the following settings:
- Neo-natal Intensive care unit (NICU)
- ICU and CCU
- High Care
- Paediatric and General wards
- Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation
Newborn and Infant Feeding and Swallowing Disorders


1 in 10 babies are born premature. When a baby is born premature there can be poor sucking, feeding and failure to thrive. A speech-language pathologist assess and treats the feeding and swallowing issues with the new born/ infant. Safe feeding techniques are shown to the mother to prevent choking (also known as aspiration) as well as sucking and swallowing stimulation guidelines.
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Fussy Feeding in the infant / Toddler years

Some infants are “fussy” or “picky” eaters. This is common with many infants going through transitioning stages of puree to solid foods as well as toddlers and young children struggling with finger foods, textured foods or even tolerating a variety of foods. A speech-language pathologist will assess and treat the feeding and swallowing difficulties.
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Dysphagia in Adults

Feeding and swallowing difficulties are common in people following a stroke, head injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Cancer of the throat or as a result of any head and neck trauma. A speech-language pathologist assesses and treats dysphagia.
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