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July 20, 2004

FOCUS ON DYSPHAGIA

Looking at the Effects of Legislation
Fifteen states saw changes enacted in laws or regulations in 2004 that will change the way audiology and speech-language pathology are practiced.

What's New Stateside 2004?
State legislatures and regulatory agencies have generally had a positive impact on speech-language pathology and audiology. See for yourself in these state-by-state reports.

Managing Dysphagia for the Adult Approaching End of Life
Speech-language pathologists require a specialized set of skills to treat end of life patients with dysphagia. Learn about the role of technology and how to develop a dynamic treatment plan.

Treating Dysphagia With sEMG Biofeedback
Review a growing body of research on the use of surface EMG biofeedback to assist clients in learning and performing swallowing exercises.

Syringe Feeding in Long-Term Care
SLPs must have a rationale for using syringe feeding and must be aware of contraindications.

Grand Rounds: Dysphagia
Dysphagia places SLPs in a key role in designing and conducting treatment and coordinating the team effort.

Multicultural Issues in Academic and Clinical Education: A Cultural Mosaic
Academic programs are required to include multicultural content in their curricula. Meet the challenge with these strategies.

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