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Reflux Reference Guide for SLPs

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This quick reference guide is packed with statistics meant to arm you with information needed to establish a complete picture of a patient struggling with both dysphagia and reflux.
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Quick Eval Checklist for SLPs

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This 1-page note-sheet captures information required for initial evaluation of someone entering a rehab facility, including basic information about swallowing, speech/language, voice, and cognitive abilities.
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Puree Flavor POWER! 27 Ways to Get Creative with Mashed Potatoes

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Being on a pureed diet can be an isolating, degrading, depressing situation. This calls for creativity! There are so many ways to add flavor to mashed potatoes- make it a dessert, make it spicy, make it Thai, Indian, Mexican cuisine… there are no limits! Here are 27 ideas to get kitchen staff, patients, and families inspired.
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Pharyngeal Stage of Swallowing in Adults

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This material describes the pharyngeal components of normal swallowing in adults. Broken down piece by piece and taking up 2 pages, every detail of the anatomy and physiology of this enormously important and very fast phase of the swallow is explained.
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Pharyngeal Exercise Flashcards

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.
These pharyngeal exercise cards will give patients everything they need to perform these exercises at home. Patients will have visuals with verbal directions, a space for a personalized number of repetitions/sets to be written down, and learn the purpose of how each exercise will improve the swallow.
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Oral Motor Flashcards

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
These flashcards feature 10 exercises are included with visualizations and written instructions for each. These exercises are designed for patients who are wanting to improve labial seal, labial range of motion, lingual strength, and lingual range of motion.
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Oral Mech Exam Visual Cards

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Completing an oral mech exam with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or while wearing a mask or other PPE can be a challenge. These 3×5 inch cards can be cut, laminated, and used to guide the patient through the steps of the oral mech exam. Clean thoroughly between use, or print a fresh copy for each test.
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Oral Care Staff Cue Cards

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
These four cue cards are designed to remind staff to follow aspiration precautions. Card #1: Complete oral care before serving a meal. #2: Complete oral care after meals. #3: Put dentures in before a meal. #4: Assist with oral care before bed.
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