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Dysphagia: the challenge of managing eating and drinking difficulties in children and adults who have learning disabilities.

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Title: Dysphagia: the challenge of managing eating and drinking difficulties in children and adults who have learning disabilities.
Authors: Roberts, Jessie1
Source: Tizard Learning Disability Review. Jan2010, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p14-16. 3p.
Subject Terms: *Learning disabilities, *People with learning disabilities, Deglutition disorders, Diseases
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
People: Wright, Julie, Harding, Celia
Abstract: In this article, the author comments on the paper by Celia Harding and Julie Wright on the significance of dysphagia and its management among people learning disabilities in Great Britain. The author says that the researchers have provided a valuable information on dysphagia among people with learning disabilities and have discussed its associated risks. The author also offers insights on the statement of researchers that good dysphagia management requires timely identification and research.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:In this article, the author comments on the paper by Celia Harding and Julie Wright on the significance of dysphagia and its management among people learning disabilities in Great Britain. The author says that the researchers have provided a valuable information on dysphagia among people with learning disabilities and have discussed its associated risks. The author also offers insights on the statement of researchers that good dysphagia management requires timely identification and research.
ISSN:13595474
DOI:10.5042/tldr.2010.0025