Comprehensive Guide Offers Tools and Insights for Managing Dysphagia Through Speech Therapy
Forte Speech & Language Therapy has released a new in-depth report designed to help individuals, families, and healthcare providers better understand and manage dysphagia, a condition that affects a person’s ability to swallow.
The report, titled “Speech Therapy for Swallowing Disorders: A Guide to Managing Dysphagia,” breaks down the science behind swallowing difficulties and highlights how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can help restore function, safety, and confidence to patients’ lives.
Dysphagia can stem from a wide range of causes. These include stroke, neurological disorders, aging, injury, and chronic illness. Regardless of its cause, however, it may significantly impact daily living, nutrition, and quality of life. Forte Speech & Language Therapy’s new guide positions speech therapy as a crucial component in managing these challenges, emphasizing personalized care and evidence-based strategies.
This comprehensive report is written by clinicians, and geared toward the general public. It includes an overview of the types of dysphagia and its causes, how speech-language pathologists assess swallowing issues, and therapeutic interventions that can help. It also includes advice for caregivers of those with dysphagia to help support safe eating.
Meeting a Growing Need
“As awareness of dysphagia increases, especially among older adults and those recovering from medical events, it’s more important than ever for people to understand their options,” said a representative at Forte Speech & Language Therapy. “This guide is written in accessible language so families and caregivers can also understand how speech therapy helps with swallowing safety and recovery.”
The full report is available now on the Forte Speech & Language Therapy website. Professionals, patients, and families are encouraged to download the resource and explore whether Los Angeles mobile speech therapy could benefit their situation.
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