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Overview
Key facts
The course will suggest practical approaches that can be used to help children with such difficulties.
University College London (UCL) offers the The Practical Management of Eating and Drinking Difficulties in Children - an Introduction programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The course focuses on dysphagia related to children with physical problems such as cerebral palsy - not children with autism, or those who are fussy eaters or who have behavioural problems.
- During the course you'll consider the practical aspects of these problems within a developmental framework.
- The aim is to give you an understanding of the normal development of eating and drinking skills, including the recognition of signs of aspiration.
- You'll look at the impact of gross motor on oral-motor skills. This provides a framework for assessment and will help you improve your observation skills.
- There will be opportunities to share concerns with other participants and staff.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Childhood Studies View 21 other Short Courses in Childhood Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
You may be a:
- speech and language therapist (SLT)
- physiotherapist
- occupational therapist
- other professional working with children
Tuition Fee
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International
480 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 480 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
480 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 480 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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