title: Effect of position and support on oral-motor skills of a child with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
abstract: The effects of position (upright vs reclining) and support (held vs chair) on the development and maintenance of feeding behavior were examined in a child with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and gastroesophageal reflux. A reclining position initially facilitated acceptance and swallowing with relatively rapid generalization to an upright position. Oral-motor skills did not differ across levels of support. Practice of emerging motor skills preceded increases in vomiting, as well as episodes of respiratory distress. This study illustrates a methodology that can be employed to elucidate complex interrelationships among oral-motor skills, gross motor skills and functioning, and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Kerwin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Osborne
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Eicher
mesh_terms: D001997:Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D002657:Child Development; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D011187:Posture