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Podcast Course: Foundational Knowledge in Adult Dysphagia

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area).




Introductory 60 min Offered for .1 ASHA CEU (1 Hour of PD) Podcast Course Watch the course for free below or listen on your favorite podcast player Post-test included in SLP Nerdcast Membership

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Learning Objectives

After participating in this session participants will be able to:

Describe the difference between restorative exercises and compensatory strategies .
Relate three restorative treatment techniques to the targeted physiological impairment.
Identify two devices used in dysphagia rehabilitation.

Course Description

Dɪsfeʒə?  Dɪsfɑʒə? Təmeto, təmɑto?  That is one of the many questions tackled in this week’s episode with Dr. Lindsey Griffin, a leading professional in the field of adult dysphagia and assistant professor at Emerson College in Boston.  For those of you not practicing in the field of swallowing, this episode will certainly ring some grad school bells as Dr. Griffin walks us through some swallowing bascs that include a refresher on the phases of swallowing and some tried and true strategies to support individuals with swallowing challenges (You guys remember the good ol’ chin tuck, right?).  Working in this area of our field already?  You’ll enjoy some powerful discussions on evidence-based, person-centered decision-making in dysphagia practice amongst several remaining resource and research limitations.  

Listen in and learn about the difference between restorative exercises and compensatory strategies, the why and how of tailoring intervention techniques to an individual’s physiological impairments, and the role of technology in dysphagia care.  You will no doubt find yourself following along with the maneuvers discussed, just make sure to swallow your coffee first!

So, grab a plate of “minced and moist” snack foods and cozy up with Kate, Amy and Dr. Griffin for some nerdy swallow chat! 

Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor

Time Ordered Agenda

  • 10 MIN: Introductions and Disclosures
  • 15 MIN: Descriptions of the difference between restorative exercises and compensatory strategies
  • 15 MIN: Descriptions of restorative treatment techniques to the targeted physiological impairment
  • 15 MIN: Descriptions of devices used in dysphagia rehabilitation
  • 5 MIN: Closing, Discussion and Questions

What's Inside

2 Lessons
Podcast Course & Instructions: Foundational Knowledge in Adult Dysphagia
Self Assessment, Course Evaluation, and Feedback
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Lindsay Griffin, PhD, CCC-SLP

Lindsay is a speech-language pathologist and Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at Emerson College in Boston, MA. She holds a M.S. from Northeastern University and a Ph.D. from James Madison University. Her clinical and research interests include the neural mechanisms of normal and disordered swallowing in adults. She presents her research nationally and has worked across the continuum of care, including acute care, long-term acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehabilitation.

SLP/BCBA; SLP Kate Grandbois (she/her) & Amy Wonkka (she/her)

Kate and Amy are co-founders of SLP Nerdcast. Kate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA who works primarily as an "AAC Specialist." She owns a private practice with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, augmentative alternative communication intervention and assessment, and consultation. Amy is an SLP who also works as an "AAC Specialist" in a public school setting. Amy's primary interests are AAC, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.

Lindsay Griffin, PhD, CCC-SLP

Lindsay is a speech-language pathologist and Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at Emerson College in Boston, MA. She holds a M.S. from Northeastern University and a Ph.D. from James Madison University. Her clinical and research interests include the neural mechanisms of normal and disordered swallowing in adults. She presents her research nationally and has worked across the continuum of care, including acute care, long-term acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehabilitation.

SLP/BCBA; SLP Kate Grandbois (she/her) & Amy Wonkka (she/her)

Kate and Amy are co-founders of SLP Nerdcast. Kate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA who works primarily as an "AAC Specialist." She owns a private practice with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, augmentative alternative communication intervention and assessment, and consultation. Amy is an SLP who also works as an "AAC Specialist" in a public school setting. Amy's primary interests are AAC, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.

Lindsay Griffin, PhD, CCC-SLP

Lindsay is a speech-language pathologist and Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at Emerson College in Boston, MA. She holds a M.S. from Northeastern University and a Ph.D. from James Madison University. Her clinical and research interests include the neural mechanisms of normal and disordered swallowing in adults. She presents her research nationally and has worked across the continuum of care, including acute care, long-term acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehabilitation.

SLP/BCBA; SLP Kate Grandbois (she/her) & Amy Wonkka (she/her)

Kate and Amy are co-founders of SLP Nerdcast. Kate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA who works primarily as an "AAC Specialist." She owns a private practice with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, augmentative alternative communication intervention and assessment, and consultation. Amy is an SLP who also works as an "AAC Specialist" in a public school setting. Amy's primary interests are AAC, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.
Speaker Disclosures

Bhutada, Ankita M., et al. “Factors Influencing Initiation of Pharyngeal Swallow in Healthy Adults.” American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, vol. 29, no. 4, 2020, pp. 1956–1964., doi:10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00027.

Humbert, Ianessa A., et al. “Swallowing Kinematic Differences Across Frozen, Mixed, and Ultrathin Liquid Boluses in Healthy Adults: Age, Sex, and Normal Variability.” Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, vol. 61, no. 7, 2018, pp. 1544–1559., doi:10.1044/2018_jslhr-s-17-0417.

Martin-Harris, Bonnie, et al. “MBS Measurement Tool for Swallow Impairment—MBSImp: Establishing a Standard.” Dysphagia, vol. 23, no. 4, 2008, pp. 392–405., doi:10.1007/s00455-008-9185-9.

Valenzano, Teresa J., et al. “Respiratory–Swallow Coordination in Healthy Adults During Drinking of Thin to Extremely Thick Liquids: A Research Note.” Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, vol. 63, no. 3, 2020, pp. 702–709., doi:10.1044/2019_jslhr-19-00163.


IOPI:  https://iopimedical.com

EMST (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training): https://emst150.com/

IDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative):  https://iddsi.org/ 

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