Atypical Deglutition Treatment: The Role of the Executive Function

Atypical Deglutition Treatment: The Role of the Executive Function

by Antonio Amitrano , Francesco Benso 

This book presents the latest advances in motor learning and their application to the treatment of atypical deglutition. Normally, the introduction of varied foods and feeding methods after weaning modifies tongue movement patterns, facilitating the transition from infant to adult swallowing. In some children, however, this process is disrupted, leading to atypical swallowing.

The volume introduces the innovative ABAED® method (Amitrano Benso Attention Executive and Swallowing), which targets the brain rather than the orofacial musculature. Based on current motor learning principles, ABAED® teaches children the correct motor behavior for adult swallowing through conscious maneuvers that engage executive attention and working memory.

This book is an essential resource for professionals and researchers in motor learning, speech-language pathology, and dysphagia, offering evidence-based strategies for effective intervention.