IC30 - SALIVA CONTROL IN CEREBRAL PALSY: MULTIDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH FINDINGS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND DUTCH DROOLING TEAMS

Learning Objectives:
1) To understand the factors that impede saliva control.
2) To gain knowledge about the various assessment tools that are available and the issues to be considered when assessing children with saliva control problems including oral health, concomitant medications and child / family factors.
3) To understand the treatment options: behavioral, speech pathology management techniques, medication, botulinum toxin, palatal appliances, surgery.
4) To develop an appreciation of the research evidence for the various approaches.

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* 1. Please indicate your opinion about each of the following statements.

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The course followed description in the program.
The course began on time and was well paced.
The faculty communicated clearly and effectively.
The course used practical examples to teach points.
The faculty involved participants in the course.
The faculty allowed enough time for questions.
The course met its objectives as stated in the program.
The information presented will help me accomplish my professional responsibilities.
The course has given me a basis for making changes in my practice.

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* 2. Did this course have a commercial bias?

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* 3. Should the Academy repeat this course next year?

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* 4. Please suggest any topics of interest for a future course.

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* 5. General comments:

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