How effective are treatments for swallowing disorders in adults?
ASHA produced a treatment efficacy summary on swallowing disorders [PDF] that describes evidence about how well treatment works. This summary is useful not only to individuals with swallowing disorders and their caregivers but also to insurance companies considering payment for much needed services for swallowing disorders in adults.
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What does a speech-language pathologist do when working with adults with swallowing disorders?
It is ASHA's position that "speech-language pathologists play a primary role in the evaluation and treatment of infants, children, and adults with swallowing and feeding disorders."
ASHA has developed a number of documents about the role of the SLP in working with individuals with swallowing disorders. These include the following:
In addition, documents about the role of the SLP in videofluoroscopy and endoscopic evaluations of swallowing exist. These documents include the following:
The Preferred Practice Patterns for the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology outline the common practices followed by SLPs when engaging in various aspects of the profession. The Preferred Practice Patterns for swallowing and feeding assessment and intervention for adults are outlined in Sections 42 and 43.
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See Also:
Swallowing Disorders in Adults
Swallowing: Causes and Number
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