Alternatives to Oral Feeding (Gastrostomy)

Eating and socializing together is important for people in all cultures. Sometimes, chewing and swallowing can be hard for children with cerebral palsy. At some point, non-oral ways of feeding might be suggested by your child’s therapist, doctor or dietitian. Parents will often have different thoughts and feelings about this option and may find it a challenging decision to make. In this podcast, consultant speech pathologist, Leigha Dark, explains the various tube feeding options with some tips to help guide you when making the decision. 0:00:59 Non-oral feeding 0:02:45 Types of tube feeding 0:02:25 Interdisciplinary health team