Tag Archives: cerebral palsy

35(2): Nutrition Implications in Cerebral Palsy

Posted on August 12, 2020 by nutrfoc

The first section of this issue will define cerebral palsy (CP), describe its causes, and review its classification types. Associated deficits related to CP will also be described. The next section will discuss nutrition assessment of children with CP followed … Continue reading →

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28(2) Feeding the Child with Very Low Energy Needs

Posted on March 1, 2013 by nutrfoc

Neurologic impairments, whether associated with a congenital disorder or due to a traumatic event, can influence the nutritional requirements of children with special health care needs. In some cases the nutrition issues are present due to medical complications and severe disabilities, including seizures, gastrointestinal disturbances … Continue reading →

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27(2) Growth-related Updates in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Posted on March 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

Assessment of growth is essential for all children, but assumes more importance in the care of children with developmental disabilities due to the high risk of problems relating to growth these children may experience. This edition of Nutrition Focus will … Continue reading →

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26(6) ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH: Part 1 Equipment, Technique and Growth Charts

Posted on November 30, 2011 by nutrfoc

Anthropometry is the measurement of body size, weight and proportion. In infants and children growth data, regularly obtained by accurate measurements, can be an indicator of health status and/or an effective screening tool for referral to nutrition services provided by … Continue reading →

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26(5) FROM MILK TO TABLE FOODS: A Parent’s Guide To Introducing Food Textures

Posted on September 30, 2011 by nutrfoc

Learning to eat a variety of foods is something that is often taken for granted. As with most things, this process can take longer for babies and children with Down syndrome due to low muscle tone, muscle coordination problems, sensory … Continue reading →

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25(2) Practical Strategies to Enhance Nutrient and Energy Density of Oral Feedings for Children with Special Needs

Posted on April 30, 2010 by nutrfoc

Some children with special health care needs (CSHCN) may not consume adequate amounts of food to meet their energy and/or nutrient needs. This may compromise growth and overall health. The reasons for poor oral consumption are varied. Some children may … Continue reading →

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25(1) Part 2 – Failure to Thrive: the child with neurological impairment

Posted on February 28, 2010 by nutrfoc

Children with Neurological Impairment (NI) such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) may meet the definition for Failure to Thrive (FTT), but are they truly failing to thrive? Children with CP grow more slowly than their able bodied counterparts but may still … Continue reading →

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22(5) Physical Activity and Exercise for Children with Special Health Care Needs – Part 2 – Selected conditions and considerations

Posted on October 31, 2007 by nutrfoc

This is Part II of a two-part series. The previous edition of Nutrition Focus (Part 1 – July/August 2007) introduced concepts and principles related to children and exercise with specific recommendations for normally developing and obese children. Part II of … Continue reading →

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