What is a swallowing/feeding disorder?
Swallowing disorders are usually related to a structural weakness or dysfunction. A swallowing disorder refers to difficulty with moving food from the mouth to the stomach. A feeding disorder is often behaviorally motivated and is characterized by the refusal or aversion to food. Swallowing disorders, or dysphagia, can result from decreased function of the oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal structures.
