Handout

The Point of Thickened Liquids (IDDSI version)

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

This handout is for people who have dysphagia and choose to use thickened liquids as a compensatory strategy due to a delayed swallow. This version uses the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). This printable handout 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 help patients understand why liquid thickness affects swallowing?
  • How can I explain the purpose of thickened liquids to patients with dysphagia?
  • What therapy activities can I use to teach swallow timing and airway protection?

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