Feeding and Nutrition Screening Tool for Cerebral Palsy
Thank you for completing the 4 screening questions. The results are as follows:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you think your child is underweight? | |
| Does your child have problems gaining weight? | |
| Rate on a scale from 0 – 10, whether you think your child has any problems eating compared to other children of his/her age? | |
| Rate on a scale from 0 – 10, whether you think your child has any problems drinking compared to other children of his/her age? | |
| Final Score |
Overall scores:
An overall score of 3 or more means that your child may have feeding/swallowing difficulties that could impact on their feeding safety or they may have significant difficulty gaining weight.
For scores of 3 or 4, discuss your concerns about your child’s feeding and/or weight gain with your child’s main doctor. Your child may benefit from referral to see a nutrition or feeding professional for a full assessment or support.
For Healthcare Professionals:
For scores of 3 or 4:
- Consider referral to a dietitian for a full nutrition assessment and/or a speech pathologist for a full feeding evaluation.
For more information on how to understand the results, please see the instructions for use.