The team provides third-line expertise to rehabilitation centres serving people with physical or developmental disabilities. These rehabilitation centres make referrals when a severe swallowing disorder is suspected; or to obtain second-expert consultations when the swallowing disorder is not showing any reasonable improvement, when there are questions related to the child’s medical prognosis; or to obtain recommendations for client interventions.
The multidisciplinary team provides:
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An additional assessment and recommendations
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Support throughout the process and with follow-ups
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Advice and recommendations to implement in their interventions