PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Morag J Andrew AU - Jeremy R Parr AU - Peter B Sullivan TI - Feeding difficulties in children with cerebral palsy AID - 10.1136/archdischild-2011-300914 DP - 2012 Dec 01 TA - Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition PG - 222--229 VI - 97 IP - 6 4099 - http://ep.bmj.com/content/97/6/222.short 4100 - http://ep.bmj.com/content/97/6/222.full SO - Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed2012 Dec 01; 97 AB - Feeding difficulties are common in children with cerebral palsy and have an effect on growth, nutritional state, general health, social interaction and behaviour and developmental outcomes. Many factors have an effect on feeding ability. Identification of these factors and amelioration of their impact on feeding difficulties is essential to promote adequate growth and nutrition. Appropriate assessment and management is best achieved by a multiprofessional team skilled in the care of children with cerebral palsy and feeding impairments. Feeding difficulties must be considered within the wider context of family and social circumstance.