Welcome
Welcome to Module 12 of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Infants Course: Feeding.
This module will provide an overview of feeding as a co-occupation of infancy. Knowledge and understanding of factors involved in successful feeding will be covered. Important infant practice concepts and examples are also included.
Learning objective
This module aims to provide an understanding of
- feeding as an occupation of infancy
- the role of occupational therapy in supporting feeding
- factors influencing feeding success
- options for managing feeding problems and supporting engagement and success.
Learning outcomes
Following completion of this module the learner should be able to recall:
- what the role of the occupational therapist is in supporting feeding
- the factors affecting successful feeding
- indicators for intervention or referral to specialist services.
