By: Karen Sheffler
Do You Need a Swallow Study for Dysphagia? by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Enjoying a good meal with friends and family is something that we may all take for granted. What should we do when something goes wrong with our once fast and...
How do I know that I or my loved one may need a swallowing evaluation? by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Signs of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing): Swallowing is painful or uncomfortable Drooling Difficulty chewing Taking a long time to chew...
Aging and Swallowing: We All have to do it! By Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com A summary of a talk titled: “Managing Dysphagia in Aging Adults,” at the 2014 ASHA Healthcare & Business Institute, Las Vegas, NV by James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP,...
Speech-Language Pathologist = Deglutologist by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Every May the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates May is Better Hearing and Speech month. ASHA and community raise awareness of the...
Wallenberg Syndrome Also known as Lateral Medullary Syndrome or Lateral Medullary Infarct by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com I want to share my literature review I did when my son had just started at preschool, and I had a little more time on my...
"Pureed, Level 4" & "Liquidised, Level 3" IDDSI Diets Replaced "Dysphagia Puree" by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Your Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and medical team have recommended a Dysphagia Pureed Diet for you based on your...
"Minced & Moist, IDDSI Level 5" Diet Replaced "Dysphagia Mechanically Altered," "Ground," "Mechanical Soft" by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Understanding the Need For Minced & Moist, Level 5 Being discharged to home from a hospital or...
"Soft & Bite-Sized, IDDSI Level 6" Replaced "Dysphagia Advanced Diet" by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Understanding the Need For Soft & Bite-Sized Being discharged to home from a hospital or rehab facility can be an overwhelming...
Quality of Life Measures for Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Quality of Life Measures compiled by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Eating and swallowing safely are key to enjoying a meal with loved ones. In the process of fully evaluating a...
Diet Ordering Privileges by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com As a clinician who specializes in dysphagia, haven't you always wanted the control of diet ordering for the safety of the people you serve who have dysphagia? Your recommendations for a...