“What does this have to do with anything?”Any SLP in the medical setting has likely heard these words from a patient after completing the standardized testing tasks we have traditionally used. And this question isn’t…
In my previous article, “Personalizing Dysphagia Evaluation: The Platinum Standard,” I demonstrated the power and value of personalized medicine. Both Theresa Richard (of the Swallow Your Pride podcast) and I refer to this customized approach…
For a home program to be worth you and your patient’s time, it should be interesting, motivating, and practiced regularly. The principles of neuroplasticity tell us that while practicing a challenging action is important, it’s…
“What’s the safest diet for this patient?”As dysphagia clinicians, we’re asked this a lot. Physicians, nurses, and family members all want to do what’s best, and preventing aspiration with diet changes seems like a straightforward solution…
You’re starting to feel frustrated with Sam. He completed his instrumental assessment, but he has no interest in sticking to his treatment program. Even though you let him know that he was aspirating thin liquids……
