Eating disorders often involve dysphagia. This #OpenAccess paper for #ASHASIG13 explores ED types, symptoms, and the SLP’s role in assessing and treating swallowing issues as part of holistic, interdisciplinary care on.asha.org/4fOtufZ
Eating Disorders: Manifestation of Dysphagia and Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist
Purpose: Eating disorders (EDs) are psychiatric conditions characterized by atypical
eating behaviors that detrimentally impact an individual's p...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Eating disorders often involve dysphagia. This #OpenAccess paper for #ASHASIG13 explores ED types, symptoms, and the SLP’s role in assessing and treating swallowing issues as part of holistic, interdisciplinary care on.asha.org/4fOtufZ
Co-author Theresa Yao writes: "How much do you know about dysphagia? Probably not much based on our review which found low awareness across society (unless you're an SLP). To provide timely care, we need to educate & better assess" pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #ASHASIG13 Available #OpenAccess!
Awareness of Dysphagia: An Integrative Review
Purpose: This review article aims to describe the awareness of dysphagia among different
populations, including the general public, those with li...
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May 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Co-author Theresa Yao writes: "How much do you know about dysphagia? Probably not much based on our review which found low awareness across society (unless you're an SLP). To provide timely care, we need to educate & better assess" pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #ASHASIG13 Available #OpenAccess!
A collaborative, multidisciplinary effort among healthcare professionals could remove roadblocks to esophageal screening during the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study. Learn more in the latest from #ASHASIG13 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00143 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
Esophageal Screening During the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study: Roadblocks and Roadmaps
Purpose: There are reported barriers to implementation of esophageal screening during
the videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) completed by the...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A collaborative, multidisciplinary effort among healthcare professionals could remove roadblocks to esophageal screening during the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study. Learn more in the latest from #ASHASIG13 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00143 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
The latest article from #ASHASIG13 attempts to break down the percentage of children with voice and swallowing concerns, and how often they see a health professional on.asha.org/3RFpD9u
Swallowing and Voice Difficulties in Children: Prevalence and Contributors to Receipt of Specialized Services
Purpose: This study used a nationally representative sample of children aged 3–17
years to evaluate the likelihood of having a voice or swallowin...
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April 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The latest article from #ASHASIG13 attempts to break down the percentage of children with voice and swallowing concerns, and how often they see a health professional on.asha.org/3RFpD9u
Many individuals who experience dysphagia after a stroke encounter adverse health outcomes and complications which lead to rehospitalizations. This article from #ASHASIG13 looks at dysphagia training in health care professionals pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
The Need for Interprofessional Practice and Professional Development: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dysphagia
Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the status of interprofessional
practice and professional development in health ca...
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August 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Many individuals who experience dysphagia after a stroke encounter adverse health outcomes and complications which lead to rehospitalizations. This article from #ASHASIG13 looks at dysphagia training in health care professionals pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
Speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in end of life care, where their guidance can significantly improve comfort and quality of life. This review from #ASHASIG13 can help you breach barriers and advocate for your role pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... @cityofhope.bsky.social #SLPeeps
The Essential Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in End-of-Life Swallowing Intervention: A Narrative Review
Background: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are essential in the intervention
of dysphagia, particularly at the end of life (EoL), where thei...
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September 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in end of life care, where their guidance can significantly improve comfort and quality of life. This review from #ASHASIG13 can help you breach barriers and advocate for your role pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... @cityofhope.bsky.social #SLPeeps
Check out this new #openaccess article from #ASHASIG13! Authors investigate the use of hyolaryngeal excursion assessment as part of a clinical swallow evaluation. on.asha.org/43dAkXK #SLPeeps
Exploring Current Hyolaryngeal Excursion Assessment Practice Within the United States
Purpose: This study investigated current practices of subjective hyolaryngeal excursion
(sHLE) assessment during a clinical swallow evaluation (C...
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May 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Check out this new #openaccess article from #ASHASIG13! Authors investigate the use of hyolaryngeal excursion assessment as part of a clinical swallow evaluation. on.asha.org/43dAkXK #SLPeeps
This review from #ASHASIG13 can help you develop protocols and establish normative data on videofluoroscopic swallowing exams in children. Read more! pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
A Literature Review of Quantitative Videofluoroscopic Measures of Swallowing in the Pediatric Population
Purpose: This study aims to (a) organize, synthesize, and compare current quantitative
measures obtained during videofluoroscopic exam of swallow...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This review from #ASHASIG13 can help you develop protocols and establish normative data on videofluoroscopic swallowing exams in children. Read more! pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
Providing socially responsive care to older adults with dysphagia means understanding the role of food security in dysphagia, and how SLPs can mediate these barriers to food security in the clinic. Learn more from #ASHASIG13 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
Environmental Considerations in Dysphagia Care: Exploring the Relationship Between Dysphagia and Food Security
Purpose: Older adults are at high risk for malnourishment due to age-related changes
in nutritional absorption, greater propensity for chronic il...
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July 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Providing socially responsive care to older adults with dysphagia means understanding the role of food security in dysphagia, and how SLPs can mediate these barriers to food security in the clinic. Learn more from #ASHASIG13 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
Respiratory muscle strength training has shown to to improve sleep apnea severity, but can it improve digestive and swallow function. This article from #ASHASIG13 suggests that this training can improve upper esophageal sphincter function https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00034
Exploring Pharyngeal Swallow Biomechanical Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Assessing Expiratory Muscle Strength Training Effects on These Events: A Pilot Investigation
Purpose: This study quantified pharyngeal swallow biomechanical events in persons with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and compared values to healt...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Respiratory muscle strength training has shown to to improve sleep apnea severity, but can it improve digestive and swallow function. This article from #ASHASIG13 suggests that this training can improve upper esophageal sphincter function https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00034
Swallowing therapy can be delivered before or during head and neck radiotherapy to promote swallowing preservation. Read about a number of therapy protocols in the latest from #ASHASIG13! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00093 @mdanderson.bsky.social @utoronto.ca #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
Therapy Manuals for Clinically Implementing Proactive and Reactive Swallowing Therapies During Head and Neck Radiotherapy: Using the TIDieR Framework to Disseminate PRO-ACTIVE Trial Interventions
The purpose of this report is to describe swallowing therapy delivered before or
during head and neck radiotherapy (RT) to promote swallowing pres...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Swallowing therapy can be delivered before or during head and neck radiotherapy to promote swallowing preservation. Read about a number of therapy protocols in the latest from #ASHASIG13! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00093 @mdanderson.bsky.social @utoronto.ca #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
COVID-19 can exacerbate preexisting conditions in dysphagia patients, including leading to aspiration pneumonia. This article from #ASHASIG13 shows how clinicians working with this population can achieve positive patient outcomes https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00079 #SLPeeps #SLP2B
Dysphagia Management in an Acute Care Setting in a Patient Post–COVID-19: A Case Report With Review of Literature
Purpose: SARS-CoV-2 infection, commonly referred to as “COVID-19,” can affect swallowing function due to its impact on various organ systems. Cas...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
COVID-19 can exacerbate preexisting conditions in dysphagia patients, including leading to aspiration pneumonia. This article from #ASHASIG13 shows how clinicians working with this population can achieve positive patient outcomes https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00079 #SLPeeps #SLP2B
The latest article from #ASHASIG13 shows how you can use AAC to help individuals with Down Syndrome understand and express themselves during swallowing assessments https://pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00100
Visual Communication Supports for the Assessment of Swallowing and Somatosensation in Adults With Down Syndrome
Purpose: This article describes practical strategies for enhancing swallow assessments
for individuals with intellectual or cognitive disabilitie...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The latest article from #ASHASIG13 shows how you can use AAC to help individuals with Down Syndrome understand and express themselves during swallowing assessments https://pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00100
People select and avoid certain foods for a variety of reasons. As adults age, they may select different foods, but could this be an early indicator of swallowing changes? https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00040 #ASHASIG13
Texture Appreciation and Food Selection in Healthy Adults as Described Through Semistructured Interviews
Purpose: People seek out or avoid foods and drinks based on multiple sensory preferences, including taste, smell, texture, temperature, and visco...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
People select and avoid certain foods for a variety of reasons. As adults age, they may select different foods, but could this be an early indicator of swallowing changes? https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00040 #ASHASIG13
The latest from #ASHASIG13 investigates the link between swallowing difficulties and sleep disturbances. Further research could inform care plans for dysphagia and insomnia treatment https://on.asha.org/4pUWWFy @harvardmed.bsky.social #SLPeeps #SLP2Be
Exploring Associations Between Dysphagia and Insomnia: Results From the 2022 National Health Interview Survey
Purpose: We explored associations between self-reported swallowing and sleep problems
(dysphagia and insomnia, respectively) in a nationally repr...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The latest from #ASHASIG13 investigates the link between swallowing difficulties and sleep disturbances. Further research could inform care plans for dysphagia and insomnia treatment https://on.asha.org/4pUWWFy @harvardmed.bsky.social #SLPeeps #SLP2Be