About: During the first few weeks to months of life, feeding gradually changes from a reflexive to learnt behaviour. Typical feeding development refers to a pattern and progression of feeding skills and behaviours that are accepted as normal for the age and developmental stage of a child. This eLearning Module looks at how typical feeding development compares with feeding difficulties during early childhood. A pediatric feeding difficulty is defined as impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skills and/or psychosocial dysfunction. This module explores feeding difficulties in children of different ages and stages, explains the domains of feeding difficulties, and looks at how to apply this to assessment and management of feeding difficulties in clinical practice.

Intended audience: Health professionals in Australia working with young children and their families e.g. Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Maternal and Child Health Nurses, GPs and other medical staff, and health professional students (Allied Health, Nursing and Medicine).

Total time: 30 Minutes

Cost: Free

CPD points: Equivalent of 30 minutes

Refund eligibility: NA (free course)

Note: This module is the 2nd module in a two-part series. It is best to complete this module after the first module (Module 1: Course: Feeding Development - typical feeding development during early childhood)