Stay up to date in the field of swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Read, comment and ask questions on my latest collection of hot topics.
IDDSI: Interview with an Early Adopter by Karen M. Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction I had the pleasure to speak with Kim Bradley, PhD, SLP reg.CASLPO, who is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and manager at St. Michael’s Hospital... Read More
Recipes for People with Dysphagia compiled by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Are you a foodie? Do you believe that food is love? Or do you just love to eat? Imagine if, due to difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), you could not eat your favorite... Read More
“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... Read More
Thickened Liquids by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Why do I need thickened liquids? Your Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) may have recommended the option of thickened liquids to make swallowing liquids potentially safer. It is great to ask... Read More
Standardized Dysphagia Diets: IDDSI Replaced NDD ~ the National Dysphagia Diet by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com You may hear doctors and health care professionals use terms like: “Soft,” “Mechanical Soft,”... Read More
