How Do I Know If My Child Has Dysphagia?
The Center’s swallowing specialists will determine an appropriate treatment approach and plan for each patient, taking into consideration a number of factors, such as the patient’s medical diagnosis, nutrition, and mental status. Dysphagia treatment offered by the Swallowing Disorders Specialists is customized for each patient and may involve modifying the types of foods and liquids taken, providing exercises to strengthen the muscles of the mouth and throat, and/or teaching head and neck postures and strategies to allow for comfortable and safe eating. The Swallowing Disorders Center’s approach to treatment involves the use of multiple modalities to enhance patient progress. In addition to traditional swallow rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim) has been incorporated into treatment protocols when applicable. After the initial management plan is designed and put into practice, each patient is followed carefully to monitor improvement and detect any needed chang
