Current behavior
Swallowing Difficulties
Consequences
Results
Current eating behavior
My child does not want to eat
0
Not a problem
1
2
3
4
Severe problem
Eating, drinking or swallowing is stressful for my child
My child shows signs of pain or discomfort while swallowing
Swallowing difficulties
Drinking/swallowing liquids takes extra effort for my child
Chewing and swallowing solids requires extra efforts for my child
My child gags while swallowing
The definition of "gagging" is to suffer a throat spasm that makes swallowing or breathing difficult. It can be associated to retching, which is the sensation or feeling of vomiting without getting rid of any stomach contents.
My child coughs while eating
Food sticks on my child’s throat and my child chokes while eating
My child does not gain weight because of his/her problems with swallowing
Swallowing problem of my child affects our ability to eat out of home
Your results
03/40
Your child likely have a swallowing problem (especially for airway aspiration)
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