You’re having trouble eating and your family doctor referred you for a swallowing assessment. You book an appointment and make your way to the hospital. There, you’re greeted by a speech-language pathologist or an S-LP. This article describes what to expect when you...
Throughout your experience with dysphagia, you will likely encounter many professionals. A team approach is necessary to assess, treat and manage dysphagia, but it can be difficult to remember who does what. One crucial team member is your dietitian. Dietitians are...
Imagine if going to the doctor’s office was like walking in the Apple store. Imagine if healthcare technology design was as inviting as an Apple watch or a Fitbit. Would you be more likely to use it? I have always considered myself a follower of technology; not an...
A Journey into Self-Advocacy Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) are among the many “invisible disabilities” that surround us. Research supports that the general population has very little awareness of dysphagia [1]. This leaves the burden on those with dysphagia to...
The social challenges of eating with a swallowing disorder As humans, we do a lot of our socializing around food. When making plans, they are often centered around having a meal or a drink together. In the pre-pandemic world especially, food featured heavily in our...
Understanding sEMG biofeedback signal for dysphagia: From brain signals to swallowing muscles to your phone screen If you have a swallowing disorder (dysphagia), you may have seen a speech-language pathologist (SLP). The SLP may have given you some exercises to...