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Normal Swallowing Variations

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

  • Vose, A. K., Kesneck, S., Sunday, K., Plowman, E., & Humbert, I. (2018). A survey of clinician decision making when identifying swallowing impairments and determining treatment. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 61(11), 2735-2756.

This material provides information on normative ranges for characteristics and durations related to swallowing to improve understanding of swallowing differences versus disorders. This printable eval tool is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I distinguish normal aging changes from dysphagia?
  • What are normal variations in swallowing physiology on MBS?
  • What kinematic and timing ranges are considered normal in swallowing?

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