Book: Comm & Swallowing Mgmt

A comprehensive resource useful for speech pathologists and other allied health professionals and doctors.

Provides the fundamentals to deal with the devastating effect of this condition on swallowing. Integrates current theory and clinical application in management of this population. Presents principle physiology and mechanics related to swallowing. Dysphagia is addressed to provide problem-solving skills needed for assessment and intervention.

Includes sample protocols and case examples to illustrate the transdisciplinary team approach. Extensive references, glossary, appendices and index.

384 pages. Softcover.