Development of The Oral Motor System

Part One

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  •  Anatomical differences in Infants; compression and suction: 0:00 – 10:40

Part Two

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  • Developmental changes in nutritive sucking for oral, pharyngeal and esophageal phases: 0:00 – 27:32

Part Three

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  • Motor-based interventions, outcome data for motor-based interventions: 0:00-12:32

Part Four

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  • Infant-led interventions, outcome data for infant-led interventions: 0:00-13:40

Part Five

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  • Breast feeding: Benefits, myths: 0:00- 9:39

Summary of course:

This webinar provides a thorough review of how the oral-motor system develops, as it relates to infant feeding.  Anatomical differences between infants and adults are described, and the development of sucking and swallowing is explored.  Examples of motor-based and infant-led approaches are offered, with a review of outcome data.  The benefits of breast feeding are highlighted.

Course Objectives

  • List the two kinds of sensory receptors in/around the larynx
  • List at least one anatomical difference between infants and adults
  • Identify and list which is the first to develop in the infant, suction or compression
  • List the gestational age at which the lower esophageal sphincter is fully enervated
  • Discuss at least one outcome targeted by oral stimulation programs
  • Discuss what effect, if any, oral stimulation may have on weight gain
  • Discuss the effect of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) on age of acquisition of full oral feedings
  • List at least one infant-led feeding approach
  • List at least two benefits of breast feeding compared to bottle feeding

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