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