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About the Authors

Asanova A.T. – Neurologist of the psychoneurological department No. 2 "Kadam", Non-profit Joint-stock Company "National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation", Astana, Kazakhstan

Daribayev Zh.R. – Chief Expert of the Department of Clinical Rehabilitation, Non-profit Joint Stock Company "National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation", Associate Professor of the Department of Neurology, NJSC "Astana Medical University", Astana, Kazakhstan

Zhylkybaev G.L. – Head of the Psychoneurological Department No. 2 "Kadam", Non-profit Joint-Stock Company "National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation", Astana, Kazakhstan

Mustafina M.A. – Senior physician of the Psychoneurological department No. 2 "Kadam", Non-profit Joint-Stock Company "National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation", Astana, Kazakhstan           

Turekhan M.A. – Neurologist of the psychoneurological department No. 2 "Kadam", Non-profit Joint-Stock Company "National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation", Astana, Kazakhstan

Relevance

Dysphagia in children is a serious and global problem, the urgency of which is determined by many factors. Impaired swallowing significantly affects the quality of life of children, leading to difficulty eating, which can lead to a lack of nutrients and delayed physical and cognitive development. One of their formidable problems is the risk of aspiration, which can lead to respiratory complications, including pneumonia, which in severe cases becomes life-threatening [1].

Violation of the act of swallowing and chewing in childhood is not just a medical problem; it is a complex challenge that affects not only physical health, but also psychological well—being, as well as social adaptation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of dysphagia among children ranges from 5% to 15%, depending on the age group and concomitant diseases [2]. Despite the high prevalence of dysphagia, which indicates the relevance of this pathology. Early detection and timely treatment of dysphagia significantly improve the prognosis for children, reducing the risk of chronic complications and improving the overall standard of living [3].