Graduate Curriculum on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Adult and Pediatric Dysphagia)

Technical report

Special Interest Division 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
(Dysphagia)


About this Document

This curriculum was revised by members of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Special Interest Division 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) 2006 Steering Committee: Caryn Easterling and Cathy Lazarus (committee cochairs), Elizabeth Andrews, Rita Bailey, Dan Gaskell, Tessa Goldsmith, Steve Gorsek, and Adrienne Perlman. Michelle Ferketic, ASHA's Director, Special Interest Divisions and International Liaison Programs, provided technical assistance. The activity was monitored by Division 13 Steering Committee Liaison Catriona Steele. Other members of the 2006 Special Interest Division 13 Steering Committee are Nancy Swigert (coordinator); Lynn Brady-Wagner, Maureen Lefton-Greif, and Luis Riquelme (associate coordinator). The Steering Committee is monitored by the monitoring VP for Professional Practices in Speech-Language Pathology, Brian Schulman.



Introduction

Approximately 87% of the respondents to ASHA's 2005 Health Care Survey in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA, 2005) indicated that they were the primary providers of dysphagia services in their facilities. In the same survey, 16% of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working in health care settings reported that they provide dysphagia services to infants and/or children. Results of the 2003 Omnibus Survey (ASHA, 2003) also indicated that 13.8% of SLPs practicing in the schools now treat children with dysphagia. Diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders are included in the SLPs' scope of practice (ASHA, 2001). Graduate programs must respond to the education and training demands implicit in this scope of practice and provide students with knowledge and skills required to effectively evaluate and treat dysphagia across a variety of populations and practice settings.

In the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology, graduate programs are accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). New standards for certification that were recently developed for speech-language pathology and audiology graduate training programs required implementation in calendar year 2004 (CAA, 2001). Consequently, accredited programs have realigned their curricula with the new standards. Whereas the old standards were process-based, the new standards are outcome-based.

The new standards required a realignment of the Graduate Curriculum on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Adult and Pediatric Dysphagia) to include behaviorally defined levels of achievement. The standards now include outcomes and benchmarks that correspond to the new certification standards. This change will likely require many university programs to adapt their traditional instructional practices and assessment procedures to meet the new outcomes-based standards.

This updated version of the Graduate Curriculum on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Adult and Pediatric Dysphagia) reflects these changes as well as the expansion of the knowledge base in this critical area of clinical practice. The revised curriculum, with its outline and references, can serve as a model for university programs. Because the development of any course is unique to the instructor and the academic institution, the Division on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders has attempted to provide this material in a format that will allow instructors to design their own curricula. New and important work in swallowing continues to be published; therefore, the references should not be regarded as an exhaustive list, but instead as a resource to be updated by each instructor as appropriate. Included in the reference sections are classic and theoretical summaries for the more advanced graduate seminar, as well as basic texts, journal articles, and treatment manuals for the clinical components and the basic practitioner. The reference lists are divided into three sections, general dysphagia references, adult dysphagia references, and pediatric dysphagia references; each is organized by topic.

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References

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2003). 2003 Omnibus survey caseload report: SLP. Available from www.asha.org/members/research/omnibus/2003OmnibusSurvey.htm.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2001). Scope of practice in speech-language pathology. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association. (2005). SLP health care survey 2005: Caseload characteristics. Available from www.asha.org/Research/memberdata/HealthcareSurvey/.

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) and Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC). (2001). Guidelines for developing formative assessment plans for implementation of new standards for the certificate of clinical competence

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Lecture Topics

  1. Normal aerodigestive tract

    1. Anatomy

      1. Oral

      2. Pharyngeal

      3. Laryngeal

      4. Esophageal

      5. Respiratory

    2. Sensory innervation and motor control

      1. Cortical

      2. Subcortical

      3. Peripheral

    3. Biomechanics

      1. Bolus preparation

      2. Bolus propulsion

      3. Airway protection

      4. Respiratory-swallow coordination

    4. Development and maturation

      1. Suckling, sucking, swallowing, and chewing

        1. Prenatal

        2. Neonatal

        3. Infant

        4. Toddler

        5. Young child

        6. Mature sensorimotor system

        7. Elderly

  2. Abnormal swallowing

    1. Etiology and conditions

      1. Neurogenic

        1. Stroke

        2. Dementia

        3. Neurodegenerative disorders

        4. Brain tumor

        5. Spinal cord injuries

        6. Traumatic brain injury

      2. Structural

        1. Head and neck cancer and treatment effects

        2. Zenker's diverticulum

        3. Cervical neck disease

        4. Cricopharyngeal hypertrophy

      3. Iatrogenic

        1. Tracheostomy and/or ventilator issues

        2. Drug induced

        3. Postsurgical

      4. Psychiatric or behavioral

        1. Globus pharyngeus

        2. Delirium

        3. ETOH related

      5. Systemic

        1. Myositis

        2. HIV/AIDS

        3. Esophageal causes

    2. Signs and symptoms observed clinically and instrumentally

      1. Protracted mastication

      2. Impaired oral sensation

      3. Oral incontinence/drooling

      4. Nasal regurgitation

      5. Uncontrolled bolus flow into pharynx

      6. Abnormal swallow onset

      7. Laryngeal penetration and laryngeal secretions

      8. Aspiration

      9. Pharyngeal residue and stasis

      10. Retrograde bolus flow

      11. Esophageal considerations

    3. Areas of impairment in instrumentally measured pathophysiology of swallowing in adults

      1. Bolus formation/propulsion

      2. Swallow initiation and coordination

      3. Airway protection

      4. Swallow duration

      5. Respiratory swallow coordination

      6. Pharyngeal clearance

      7. Esophageal components

    4. Consequences of swallowing impairment

      1. Aspiration and pneumonia

      2. Malnutrition

  3. Assessment

    1. History

      1. Name, age, sex

      2. Referring diagnosis

      3. Primary diagnosis/current medical status

      4. Past medical history

        1. Pertinent medical conditions (including any GI issues)

        2. Pertinent speech, language, cognition

        3. Pertinent developmental history (pediatric)

          1. Fine and gross motor

          2. Neurodevelopmental milestones

          3. State/organization

          4. Feeding development

      5. Pertinent diagnostic examinations

      6. Psychosocial history

        1. Level of independence

          1. Support system

        2. Cultural issues/special needs

        3. Education/employment

      7. Current diet/nutritional status

        1. Food texture and liquid consistency

        2. Include dietary restrictions/food allergies

        3. Frequency/duration (pediatric)

        4. Anthropometric measures (pediatric)

    2. Noninstrumental examination

      1. Cognition/state

        1. Level of alertness

        2. Readiness for oral intake

        3. Auditory and visual acuity

      2. Position/posture

        1. Seating

        2. Positioning equipment/adaptive equipment

      3. Pulmonary/respiratory status

        1. Auscultation (e.g., cervical/laryngeal/thoracic)

      4. Multisystem sensorimotor examination (oral mechanism examination)

        1. Structure/function of:

          1. Head/neck

          2. Lips/cheeks

          3. Tongue

          4. Palate/velum

          5. Oropharynx/pharynx

          6. Larynx

          7. Dentition/jaw

        2. Reflexes

        3. Sensation (sensory awareness)

      5. Clinical “hands on” swallowing examination

        1. Liquids

          1. Equipment (bottle, cup, straw, etc.)

          2. Oral phase (components)

          3. Pharyngeal/laryngeal phase (components)

          4. Consistencies administered

            1. Thin, nectar, honey, pudding

        2. Purees

          1. Oral phase

          2. Pharyngeal/laryngeal phase

        3. Mechanical soft

          1. Oral phase

          2. Pharyngeal/laryngeal phase

        4. Regular solids

          1. Oral phase

          2. Pharyngeal/laryngeal phase

        5. Observations

          1. Self-feeding/feeding

            1. Level of assistance

          2. Positioning needs

          3. Clinical signs of dysphagia/aspiration

          4. Patient/caregiver/staff interactions

          5. Compensatory swallowing and/or feeding modifications

            1. Equipment/utensils

          6. Duration and volume of feeding (pediatric)

      6. Impressions (assessment)

        1. Diagnostic statement

        2. Strengths and weaknesses

        3. Prognosis

      7. Recommendations

        1. Oral vs. non-oral

        2. Best textures/consistencies to meet nutritional needs orally (if feasible)

        3. Further testing or workup indicated

      8. Special considerations indicated for evaluation of tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients

      9. Special considerations indicated for evaluation of neonates and infants

    3. Instrumental examination

      1. Videofluoroscopy

        1. Definition and rationale

        2. Procedure/protocol

        3. Findings and interpretation

        4. Advantages and disadvantages

        5. Radiation safety procedure

      2. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)

        1. Definition and rationale

        2. Procedure/protocol

        3. Findings and interpretation

        4. Advantages and disadvantages

      3. Pharyngeal manometry/manofluorography

        1. Definition and rationale

        2. Procedure/protocol

        3. Findings and interpretation

        4. Advantages and disadvantages

      4. Ultrasonography

        1. Definition and rationale

        2. Procedure/protocol

        3. Findings and interpretation

        4. Advantages and disadvantages

      5. Scintigraphy

        1. Definition and rationale

        2. Procedure/protocol

        3. Findings and interpretation

        4. Advantages and disadvantages

      6. Electromyography

        1. Definition and rationale

        2. Procedure/protocol

        3. Findings and interpretation

        4. Advantages and disadvantages

      7. Other medical diagnostic procedures

        1. Upper gastrointestinal series (upper GI)

        2. Esophagram

        3. Esophageal manometry

        4. pH probe

        5. CT

        6. MRI

        7. Laryngoscopy

          1. Flexible

          2. Rigid

        8. Bronchoscopy

        9. Esophagoduodenoscopy (EGD)

  4. Management of dysphagia

    1. Treatment planning

      1. Nutrition/hydration status

        1. Means of nutrition

        2. Types of nutrition

        3. Nutritional risk

      2. Management strategies

      3. Treatment candidacy and prognosis

      4. Other referrals

      5. Patient/caregiver/team education

      6. Discharge planning

    2. Clinical management

      1. Swallowing maneuvers

      2. Compensatory postures and positioning

      3. Bolus modification

      4. Adaptive equipment

      5. Physiotherapeutic exercises

      6. Sensory augmentation

      7. Biofeedback

    3. Prosthetic management

    4. Surgical/medical management

    5. Treatment risks, benefits, and complications

    6. Non-oral feeding

    7. Counseling families and patients regarding diagnosis and treatment planning

  5. Documentation

    1. Assessment

    2. Progress notes and treatment outcomes

    3. Reimbursement eligibility

    4. Discharge summary

  6. Ethical Issues

    1. Ethical principles

      1. Beneficence

      2. Nonmaleficence

      3. Autonomy

      4. Justice and fidelity

    2. Patient rights

      1. Right to predetermine medical treatment limits

      2. Right to discontinue or refuse treatment

      3. Right to refuse to follow swallowing safety recommendations

    3. SLP responsibilities

      1. Determination of efficacious treatment approaches

      2. Responsibility to educate/explain potential risks and outcomes

      3. Responsibility to accept patient/family decisions

      4. Responsibility to advocate for treatment or no treatment

      5. Responsibility to continue or discontinue treatment

    4. Family/caregiver rights

      1. “Living will”

      2. Power of attorney

      3. Parental rights

    5. Societal issues

      1. “Right to die” and end of life

        1. Withholding or providing nutrition: moral/ethical/religious concerns

        2. Legal issues and tube feeding

        3. Caregiver burden

      2. Degenerative and/or terminal diseases and treatment

        1. Dementia

        2. Cancer

        3. Other diseases

      3. Economic considerations

        1. Provider

        2. Insurer

        3. Public

          1. Medicare

          2. Medicaid

        4. Individual

  7. Efficacy

    1. Utilizing research to support treatment techniques

    2. “Fads” and trends in treatment approaches

    3. Evidence-based practice

      1. ASHA NOMS

      2. Functional communication measures

      3. Other

    4. Safety

      1. Treatment approaches

      2. Trials of oral feeding with individuals who are “NPO”

      3. “Free water” protocols

  8. Models of delivery

    1. Dysphagia program and implementation

    2. Team approach

    3. Family, staff, patient education

    4. Service delivery models

    5. Multidisciplinary interactions (acute care and long-term care)

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Course Didactic Content

This is a suggested introductory course lecture outline with suggested references to be used. This should provide a knowledge base to engage in a clinical practicum in swallowing.

Lecture outline: Refer to outline of graduate-level course with suggested references.

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Clinical Observations (Direct or Taped)/ Swallow Lab

These are suggested activities to be added to a graduate-level swallowing course.

  1. Interpretation of archived imaging studies

  2. Hands-on training and demonstration in screening, diagnostic, and treatment techniques with adults and children (i.e., sEMG, IOPI, FEES)

  3. Report writing

  4. Observation: at least three cases as part of the graduate course. Observations should include at least one instrumental, one noninstrumental evaluation, and one treatment session (adult and pediatric case). Individuals should be exposed to as many treatment sites and team interactions as possible, including a variety of medical and educational settings.

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Graduate-Level Clinical Practicum

Suggested time: 60 clinical hours, to include diagnostic and treatment activities with an experienced certified clinician in a medical, nursing, special education, or rehabilitation setting. Whereas 60 hours is suggested, programs will need to determine their own criteria. These are suggested guidelines but are not requirements.

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References

Dysphagia is a multidisciplinary field; therefore readings and other educational materials should be selected from among such relevant disciplines as dentistry, engineering, geriatrics, internal medicine, gastroenterology, neurology, nursing, nutrition, otolaryngology, pediatrics, physiology, pulmonology, radiology, rehabilitation medicine, and speech-language pathology.

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General References for Dysphagia

General Textbooks

Arvedson, J. C., & Brodsky, L. (2001). Pediatric swallowing and feeding: Assessment and management (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Thomson Delmar Learning.

Carl, L., & Johnson, P. (2005). Drugs and dysphagia: How medications can affect eating and swallowing. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Carpenter, M. B. (1991). Core text of neuroanatomy (4th ed., pp. 134–181). Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins.

Castell, D. O., & Richter, J. E. (Eds.). (2003). The esophagus (4th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Corbin-Lewis, K., Liss, J. M., & Sciortino, K. L. (2005). Clinical anatomy and physiology of the swallow mechanism. San Diego, CA: Thomson Delmar Learning.

Dikeman, K. J., & Kazandjian, M. S. (2002). Communication and swallowing management of tracheostomized and ventilator dependent patients (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Thomson Delmar Learning.

Fornataro-Clerici, L., & Roop, T. (1997). Clinical management of adults requiring tracheostomy tubes and ventilators. Gaylord, MI: Northern Speech.

Groher, M. E. (Ed.). (1997). Dysphagia: Diagnosis and management (3rd ed.). Stoneham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Huckabee, M. L., & Pelletier, C. A. (Eds.). (1999). Management of adult neurogenic dysphagia. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Jones, B. (Ed.). (2002). Normal and abnormal swallowing (2nd ed.). New York: Springer.

Logemann, J. A. (1998). Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Mills, R. H. (2000). Evaluation of dysphagia in adults: Expanding the diagnostic options. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Murdoch, B. (2001). Traumatic brain injury: Associated speech, language and swallowing disorders. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Murray, J. (1998). Manual of dysphagia assessment in adults. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Murry, T., Carrau, R., Carrau, R., & Hegde, M. N. (2006). Clinical management of swallowing disorders (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural.

Netter, F. H. (1975). CIBA collection of medical illustrations. Digestive system part 1: Upper digestive tract. Summit, NJ: R. R. Donnelly & Sons.

Perlman, A. L., & Schulze-Delrieu, K. (Eds.). (1997). Deglutition and its disorders. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Sonies, B. C. (1997). Dysphagia: A continuum of care. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.

Sullivan, P. A., & Guilford, A. (1999). Swallowing intervention in oncology. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Tippett, D. C. (Ed.). (2000). Tracheostomy and ventilator dependency: Management of breathing, speaking and swallowing. New York: Thieme.

Tuchman, D., & Walter, R. (1994). Disorders of feeding and swallowing in infants and children. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Yorkston, K., Miller, R, & Strand, E. (2004). Management of speech and swallowing in degenerative diseases (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

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Professional Guidelines Relating to Dysphagia Management

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (1987, April). Report of the ad hoc committee on dysphagia. ASHA, 29(4), 57–58.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (1992). Instrumental diagnostic procedures for swallowing. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2000). Clinical indicators for instrumental assessment of dysphagia [Guidelines].. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2001). Roles of speech-language pathologists in swallowing and feeding disorders: Technical report. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2002). Knowledge and skills for speech-language pathologists performing endoscopic assessment of swallowing functions. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2002). Knowledge and skills needed by speech-language pathologists providing services to individuals with swallowing and/or feeding disorders. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2002). Roles of speech-language pathologists in swallowing and feeding disorders: Position statement. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2004). Guidelines for speech-language pathologists performing videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2004). Knowledge and skills needed by speech-language pathologists performing videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2004). Role of the speech-language pathologist in the performance and interpretation of endoscopic evaluation of swallowing: Guidelines. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2005). The role of the speech-language pathologist in the performance and interpretation of endoscopic evaluation of swallowing: Position statement. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2005). The role of the speech-language pathologist in the performance and interpretation of endoscopic evaluation of swallowing: Technical report. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS). (1998). Adult speech-language pathology training manual. Rockville, MD: Author.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS). (2000). Prekindergarten speech-language pathology users guide. Rockville, MD: Author.

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Journals

  • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Annals of Otolaryngology, Rhinology and Otology

  • Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

  • Dysphagia Journal

  • Gastroenterology

  • Journal of the American Geriatric Society

  • Journal of Head and Neck Cancer

  • Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology

  • Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

  • Journal of Physiology

  • Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research

  • Neurology

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References for Adult Dysphagia

Articles

Normal Swallowing

Bosma, J. F. (1957). Deglutition: Pharyngeal stage. Physiological Reviews, 37, 275–300.

Bosma, J. F. (1973). Physiology of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus. In M. Paparella & D. Shumrick (Eds.), Otolaryngology-Basic sciences and related disciplines (Vol. 1, pp. 356–370). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.

Borgström, P. S., & Ekberg, O. (1988). Speed of peristalsis in pharyngeal constrictor musculature: Correlation to age. Dysphagia, 2, 140–144.

Bowman, J. P., & Combs, C. M. (1968). Discharge patterns of lingual spindle afferent fibers in the hypoglossal nerve of the Rhesus monkey. Experimental Neurology, 21, 105–119.

Cook, I. J., Dodds, W. J., Dantas, R. O., Kern, M. K., Massey, B. T., Shaker, R., & Hogan, W. J. (1989). Timing of videofluoroscopic, manometric events, and bolus transit during the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing. Dysphagia, 4, 8–15.

Dantas, R. O., Kern, M. K., Massey, B. T., Dodds, W. J., Kahrilas, P. J., Brasseur, J., et al. (1990). Effect of swallowed bolus variables on oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing. American Journal of Physiology, 258, 675–681.

Dodds, W. J., Logemann, J. A., & Stewart, E. T. (1990). Physiology and radiology of normal oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing. American Journal of Roentgenology, 154, 953–963.

Dodds, W. J., Man, K. M., Cook, I. J., Kahrilas, P.J., Stewart, E. T., & Kern, M. J. (1988). Influence of bolus volume on swallow-induced hyoid movement in normal subjects. American Journal of Roentgenology, 150, 1302–1309.

Dooley, C. P., Di Lorenzo, C., & Valenzuela, J. E. (1990). Esophageal function in humans: Effects of bolus consistency and temperature. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 35, 167–172.

Jacob, P., Kahrilas, P. J., Logemann, J. A., Shah, V., & Ha, T. (1989). Upper esophageal sphincter opening and modulation during swallowing. Gastroenterology, 97, 1469–1478.

Kahrilas, P. J., Dodds, W. J., Dent, J., Logemann, J. A., & Shaker, R. (1988). Upper esophageal sphincter function during deglution. Gastroenterology, 95, 52–62.

Kahrilas, P. J., Lin, S., Logemann, J. A., Ergun, G. A., & Facchini, F. (1993). Deglutitive tongue action: Volume accommodation and bolus propulsion. Gastroenterology, 104, 152–162.

Kim, C. H., Hsu, J. J., O'Connor, M. K., Weaver, A. L., Brown, M. L., & Zinsmeister, A. R. (1994). Effect of viscosity on oropharyngeal and esophageal emptying in man. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 39, 189–192.

Klahn, M. S., & Perlman, A. L. (1999). Temporal and durational patterns associating respiration and swallowing. Dysphagia, 14, 131–138.

Logemann, J. A., Kahrilas, P. J., Cheng, J., Pauloski, B. R., Gibbons, P. J., Rademaker, A. W., & Lin, S. (1992). Closure mechanisms of the laryngeal vestibule during swallow. American Journal of Physiology, 262, G338–G344.

Martin-Harris, B., Brodsky, M. B., Price, C. C., Michel, Y., & Walters, B. (2003). Temporal coordination of pharyngeal and laryngeal dynamics with breathing during swallowing: Single liquid swallows. Journal of Applied Physiology, 94, 1735–1743.

Martin-Harris, B., Michel, Y., & Castell, D. O. (2005). Physiologic model of oropharyngeal swallowing revisited. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 133, 234–240.

McConnel, F. M. (1988). Analysis of pressure generation and bolus transit during pharyngeal swallowing. Laryngoscope, 98, 71–78.

McConnel, F. M., Cerenko, D., & Mendelsohn, M. S. (1988). Manofluorographic analysis of swallowing. Otolaryngological Clinics of North America, 21, 625–637.

Miller, A. J. (1982). Deglutition. Physiological Reviews, 62, 129–184.

Miller, J. L., & Watkin, K. L. (1996). The influence of bolus volume and viscosity on anterior lingual force during the oral stage of swallowing. Dysphagia, 11, 117–124.

Nicosia, M. A., & Robbins, J. A. (2001). The fluid mechanics of bolus ejection from the oral cavity. Journal of Biomechanics, 34, 1537–1544.

Palmer, J. B., Rudin, N. J., Lara, G., & Crompton, A. W. (1992). Coordination of mastication and swallowing. Dysphagia, 7, 187–200.

Perlman, A. L., He, X., Barkmeier, J., & Van Leer, E. (2005). Bolus location associated with videofluoroscopic and respirodeglutometric events. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 48, 21–33.

Pouderoux, P., & Kahrilas, P. J. (1995). Deglutitive tongue force modulation by volition, volume, and viscosity in humans. Gastroenterology, 108, 1418–1426.

Shaker, R., Cook, I. J., Dodds, W. J., & Hogan, W. J. (1988). Pressure flow dynamics of the oral phase of swallowing. Dysphagia, 3, 79–84.

Sonies, B. C., Parent, L. J., Morrish, K., & Baum, B. J. (1988). Durational aspects of the oral-pharyngeal phase of swallow in normal adults. Dysphagia, 3, 1–10.

Zald, D. H., & Pardo, J. (1999). The functional neuroanatomy of voluntary swallowing. Annals of Neurology, 46, 281–286.

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Normal Swallowing Across the Adult Life Span

Crow, H. C., & Ship, J. A. (1996). Tongue strength and endurance in different aged individuals. Journals of Gerontology, 51, M247–M250.

Dejaeger, E., Pelemans, W., Bibau, G., & Ponette, E. (1994). Manofluorographic analysis of swallowing in the elderly. Dysphagia, 9, 156–161.

Dejaeger, E., Pelemans, W., Ponette, E., & Joosten, E. (1997). Mechanisms involved in postdeglutition retention in the elderly. Dysphagia, 12, 63–67.

Hiss, S. G., Strauss, M., Treole, K., Stuart, A., & Boutilier, S. (2004). Effects of age, gender, bolus volume, bolus viscosity, and gustation on swallowing apnea onset relative to lingual bolus propulsion onset in normal adults. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 47, 572–583.

Hiss, S. G., Treole, K., & Stuart, A. (2001). Effects of age, gender, bolus volume and trial on swallowing apnea duration and swallow/respiratory phase relationships of normal adults. Dysphagia, 16, 128–135.

Logemann, J. A., Pauloski, B. R., Rademaker, A. W., Colangelo, L. A., Kahrilas, P. J., & Smith, C. H. (2000). Temporal and biomechanical characteristics of oropharyngeal swallow in younger and older men. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 43, 1264–1274.

Logemann, J. A., Pauloski, B. R., Rademaker, A. W., & Kahrilas, P. J. (2002). Oropharyngeal swallow in younger and older women: Videofluoroscopic analysis. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 45, 434–445.

Martin-Harris, B., Brodsky, M. B., Michel, Y., Ford, C. L., Walters, B., & Heffner, J. (2005). Breathing and swallowing dynamics across the adult lifespan. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 131, 762–770.

Nicosia, M. A., Hind, J. A., Roecker, E. B., Carnes, M., Doyle, J., Dengel, G. A., & Robbins, J. (2000). Age effects on the temporal evolution of isometric and swallowing pressure. Journal of Gerontology, 55, M634–M640.

Perlman, A. L., Schultz, J. G., & VanDaele, D. J. (1993). Effects of age, gender, bolus volume, and bolus viscosity on oropharyngeal pressure during swallowing. Journal of Applied Physiology, 75, 33–37.

Rademaker, A. W., Pauloski, B. R., Colangelo, L. A., & Logemann, J. A. (1998). Age and volume effects on liquid swallowing function in normal women. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 41, 275–284.

Robbins, J., Levine, R., Wood, J., Roecker, E. B., & Luschei, E. (1995). Age effects on lingual pressure generation as a risk factor for dysphagia. Journals of Gerontology, Series A. Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 50, M257–M262.

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Normal Adult Swallowing: Neurophysiology

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Muscle and Nerve Properties

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Abnormal Swallowing

Aviv, J. E., Spitzer, J., Cohen, M., Ma, G., Belafsky, P., & Close, L. G. (2002). Laryngeal adductor reflex and pharyngeal squeeze as predictors of laryngeal penetration and aspiration. Laryngoscope, 112, 338–341.

Bisch, E. M., Logemann, J. A., Rademaker, A. W., Kahrilas, P. J., & Lazarus, C. L. (1994). Pharyngeal effects of bolus volume, viscosity, and temperature in patients with dysphagia resulting from neurologic impairment and in normal subjects. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 37, 1041–1059.

Cook, I. J., & Kahrilas, P. J. (1999). AGA technical review on management of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Gastroenterology, 116, 455.

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Neurological Disorders

Aviv, J. E., Sacco, R. L., Thomson, J., Tandon, R., Diamond, B., Martin, J. H., & Close, L. G. (1997). Silent laryngopharyngeal sensory deficits after stroke. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 106, 87–93.

Buchholz, D. W. (1994). Dysphagia associated with neurological disorders. Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Belgica, 42, 143–155.

Daniels, S. K., Brailey, K., Priestly, D. H., Herrington, L. R., Weisberg, L. A., & Foundas, A. L. (1998). Aspiration in patients with acute stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 79, 14–19.

Daniels, S. K., & Foundas, A. L. (1997). The role of the insular cortex in dysphagia. Dysphagia, 12, 146–156.

Han, D. S., Chang, Y. C., Lu, C. H., & Wang, T. G. (2005). Comparison of disordered swallowing patterns in patients with recurrent, cortical/subcortical stroke and first-time brainstem stroke. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 37, 189–191.

Horner, J., Brazer, S. R., & Massey, E. W. (1993). Aspiration in bilateral stroke patients: A validation study. Neurology, 43, 430–433.

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Kim, H., Chung, C. S., Lee, K. H., & Robbins, J. (2000). Aspiration subsequent to a pure medullary infarction: Lesion sites, clinical variables, and outcome. Archives of Neurology, 57, 478–483.

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Robbins, J., & Levine, R. (1993). Swallowing after lateral medullary syndrome plus. Clinics in Communication Disorders, 3, 45–55.

Robbins, J., Levine, R. L., Maser, A., Rosenbek, J. C., & Kempster, G. B. (1993). Swallowing after unilateral stroke of the cerebral cortex. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 74, 1295–1300.

Sellars, C., Campbell, A. M., Stott, D. J., Stewart, M., & Wilson, J. A. (1999). Swallowing abnormalities after acute stroke: A case controlled study. Dysphagia, 14, 212–218.

Veis, S. L., & Logemann, J. A. (1985). Swallowing disorders in persons with cerebrovascular accident. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 66, 372–375.

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Dementia

Horner, J., Alberts, M. J., Dawson, D. V., & Cook, G. M. (1994). Swallowing in Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, 8, 177–189.

Priefer, B. A., & Robbins, J. (1997). Eating changes in mild-stage Alzheimer's disease: A pilot study. Dysphagia, 12, 121–221.

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Neuromuscular Diseases

Chen, M. Y., Donofrio, P. D., Frederick, M. G., Ott, D. J, & Pikna, L. A. (1996). Videofluoroscopic evaluation of patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Dysphagia, 11, 11–13.

Colton-Hudson, A., Koopman, W. J., Moosa, T., Smith, D., Bach, D., & Nicolle, M. (2002). A prospective assessment of the characteristics of dysphagia in myasthenia gravis. Dysphagia, 17, 147–151.

Hig, R., Nito, T., & Tayama, N. (2005). Videofluoroscopic assessment of swallowing function in patients with myasthenia gravis. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 231, 45–48.

Kluin, K. J., Bromberg, M. B., Feldman, E. L., & Simmons, Z. (1996). Dysphagia in elderly men with myasthenia gravis. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 138, 49–52.

Sonies, B. C., & Dalakas, M. C. (1991). Dysphagia in patients with the post-polio syndrome. New England Journal of Medicine, 324, 1162–1167.

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Neurodegenerative Disorders
Motor Neuron Disease

Bosma, J. F., & Brodie, D. R. (1969). Disabilities of the pharynx in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as demonstrated by cineradiography. Radiology, 92, 97–103.

Kidney, D., Alexander, M., Corr, B., O' Toole, O., & Hardiman, O. (2004). Oropharyngeal dysphagia in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Neurological and dysphagia specific rating scales. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Disorders, 5, 150–153.

Leonard, R. J., Kendall, K. A., Johnson, R., & McKenzie, S. (2001). Swallowing in myotonic muscular dystrophy: A videofluoroscopic study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 82, 979–985.

Strand, E. A., Miller, R. M., Yorkston, K. M., & Hillel, A. D. (1996). Management of oral-pharyngeal dysphagia symptoms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Dysphagia, 11, 129–139.

Wright, R., & Jordan, C. (1997). Videofluoroscopic evaluation of dysphagia in motor neuron disease with modified barium swallow. Palliative Medicine, 11, 44–48.

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Parkinson's Disease Plus

Fuh, J. L., Lee, R. C., Wang, S. J., Lin, C. H., Wang, P. N., Chiang, J. H., & Liu, H. C. (1997). Swallowing difficulty in Parkinson's disease. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 99, 106–112.

Higo, R., Tayama, N., Watanabe, T., Nitou, T., & Ugawa, Y. (2003). Videofluoroscopic and manometric evaluation of swallowing function in patients with multiple system atrophy. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, 112, 630–636.

Leopold, N. A., & Kagel, M. C. (1997). Dysphagia in progressive supranuclear palsy: Radiologic features. Dysphagia, 12, 140–143.

Litvan, I., Sastry, N., & Sonies, B. C. (1997). Characterizing swallowing abnormalities in progressive supranuclear palsy. Neurology, 48, 1654–1662.

Nagaya, M., Kachi, T., Yamada, T., & Igata, A. (1998). Videofluorographic study of swallowing in Parkinson's disease. Dysphagia, 13, 95–100.

Robbins, J. A., Logemann, J. A., & Kirshner, H. S. (1994). Swallowing and speech production in Parkinson's disease. Annals of Neurology, 19, 283–287.

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Huntington's Disease

Kagel, M. C., & Leopold, N. A. (1992). Dysphagia in Huntington's disease: A 16 year retrospective. Dysphagia, 7, 106–114.

Leopold, N. A., & Kagel, M. C. (1985). Dysphagia in Huntington's disease. Archives of Neurology, 42, 57–60.

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Other Neurologic Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis

Abraham, S. S., & Yun, P. T. (2002). Laryngopharyngeal dysmotility in multiple sclerosis. Dysphagia, 17, 69–74.

De Pauw, A., Dejaeger, E., D'hooghe, B., & Carton, H. (2002). Dysphagia in multiple sclerosis. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 104, 345–351.

Merson, R. M., & Rolnick, M. I. (1998). Speech-language pathology and dysphagia in multiple sclerosis. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 9, 631–641.

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Spinal Cord Injury

Abel, R., Ruf, S., & Spahn, B. (2004). Cervical spinal cord injury and deglutition disorders. Dysphagia, 19, 87–94.

Kirshblum, S., Johnston, M. V., Brown, S., O'Connor, K. C., & Jarosz, P. (1999). Predictors of dysphagia after spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80, 1101–1105.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Cherney, L. R., & Halper, A. S. (1996). Swallowing problems in adults with traumatic brain injury. Seminars in Neurology, 16, 349–353.

Lazarus, C., & Logemann, J. A. (1987). Swallowing disorders in closed head trauma patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 68, 79–84.

Leder, S. B. (1999). Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing in patients with acute traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 14, 448–453.

Morgan, A. S., & Mackay, L. E. (1999). Causes and complications associated with swallowing disorders in traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 14, 454–461.

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Iatrogenic Causes
Endotracheal Intubation Effects

Ajemian, M. S., Nirmul, G. B., Anderson, M. T., Zirlen, D. M., & Kwasnik, E. M. (2001). Routine fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing following prolonged intubation: Implications for management. Archives of Surgery, 136, 434–437.

Barquist, E., Brown, M., Cohn, S., Lundy, D., & Jackowski, J. (2001). Postextubation fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing after prolonged endotracheal intubation: A randomized, prospective trial. Critical Care Medicine, 29, 1710–1713.

Davis, L. A., & Thompson Stanton, S. (2004). Characteristics of dysphagia in elderly patients requiring mechanical intervention. Dysphagia, 19, 7–14.

Leder, S. B., Cohn, S. M., & Moller, B. A. (1998). Fiberoptic endoscopic documentation of the high incidence of aspiration following extubation in critically ill trauma patients. Dysphagia, 13, 208–212.

Partik, B., Pokieser, P., Schima, W., Schober, E., Stadler, A., Eisenhuber, E., et al. (2000). Videofluoroscopy of swallowing in symptomatic patients who have undergone long-term intubation. American Journal of Roentgenology, 174, 1409–1412.

Tolep, K., Getch, C. L., & Criner, G. J. (1996). Swallowing dysfunction in patients receiving prolonged mechanical ventilation. Chest, 109, 167–172.

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Tracheostomy Tube Effects

Dettelbach, M. A., Gross, R. D., Mahlmann, J., & Eibling, D. E. (1995). Effect of the Passy-Muir valve on aspiration in patients with tracheostomy. Head & Neck, 17, 297–302.

Ding, R., & Logemann, J. A. (2005). Swallow physiology in patients with trach cuff inflated or deflated: A retrospective study. Head & Neck, 27, 809–813.

Goldsmith, T. (2000). Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders following endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy. International Anesthesiology Clinics, 38, 219–242.

Gross, R. D., Mahlmann, J., & Grayhack, J. P. (2003). Physiologic effects of open and closed tracheostomy tubes on the pharyngeal swallow. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 112, 143–150.

Leder, S. B. (1999). Effect of a one-way tracheotomy speaking valve on the incidence of aspiration in previously aspirating patients with tracheotomy. Dysphagia, 14, 73–77.

Leder, S. B., & Ross, D. A. (2000). Investigation of the causal relationship between tracheotomy and aspiration in the acute care setting. Laryngoscope, 110, 641–644.

Leder, S. B., Tarro, J. M., & Burrell, M. I. (1996). Effect of occlusion of a tracheotomy tube on aspiration. Dysphagia, 11, 254–258.

Logemann, J. A., Pauloski, B. R., & Colangelo, L. (1998). Light digital occlusion of the tracheostomy tube: A pilot study of effects of aspiration and biomechanics of the swallow. Head & Neck, 20, 52–57.

Shaker, R., Milbrath, M., Ren, J., Campbell, B., Toohill, R., & Hogan, W. (1995). Deglutitive aspiration in patients with tracheostomy: Effect of tracheostomy on the duration of vocal cord closure. Gastroenterology, 108, 1357–1360.

Suiter, D. M., McCullough, G. H., & Powell, P. W. (2003). Effects of cuff deflation and one-way speaking valve placement on swallow physiology. Dysphagia, 18, 284–292.

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Medication Side Effects and/or Postsurgical Complications

Buchholz, D. W. (1995). Oropharyngeal dysphagia due to iatrogenic neurological dysfunction. Dysphagia, 10, 248–254.

Ferraris, V. A., Ferraris, S. P., Moritz, D. M., & Welch, S. (2001). Oropharyngeal dysphagia after cardiac operations. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 71, 1792–1795.

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Medication Induced Dysphagia

Sokoloff, L. G., & Pavlakovic, R. (1997). Neuroleptic-induced dysphagia. Dysphagia, 12, 177–179.

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Airway/Respiratory Issues

Coelho, C. (1987). Preliminary findings of the nature of dysphagia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dysphagia, 2, 28–31.

Mokhlesi, B., Logemann, J. A., Rademaker, A. W., Stangl, C. A., & Corbridge, T. C. (2002). Oropharyngeal deglutition in stable COPD. Chest, 121, 361–369.

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Structural Disorders
Head and Neck Cancer

Carrara-de Angelis, E. C., Feher, O., Barros, A. P., Nishimoto, I. N., & Kowalski, L. P. (2003). Voice and swallowing in patients enrolled in a larynx preservation trial. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 129, 733–738.

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Gillespie, M. B., Brodsky, M. B., Day, T. A., Sharma, A. K., Lee, F. S, & Martin-Harris, B. (2005). Laryngeal penetration and aspiration during swallowing after the treatment of advanced oropharyngeal cancer. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 131, 615–619.

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Kotz, T., Abraham, S., Beitler, J. J., Wadler, S., & Smith, R. V. (1999). Pharyngeal transport dysfunction consequent to an organ-sparing protocol. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 125, 410–413.

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Lazarus, C. L., Logemann, J. A., Pauloski, B. R., Rademaker, A. W., Larson, C. R., Mittal, B. B., & Pierce, M. (2000). Swallowing and tongue function following treatment for oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 43, 1011–1023.

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Logemann, J. A., Pauloski, B. R., Rademaker, A.W., McConnel, F. M., Heiser, M. A., Cardinale, S., et al. (1993). Speech and swallow function after tonsil/base of tongue resection with primary closure. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 36, 918–926.

Martin, B. J., Schleicher, M. A., & O'Connor, A. (1993). Management of dysphagia following supraglottic laryngectomy. Clinics in Communication Disorders, 3, 27–36.

McConnel, F. M. S., Logemann, J. A., Rademaker, A. W., Pauloski, B. R., Baker, S. R., Lewin, J., et al. (1994). Surgical variables affecting postoperative swallowing efficacy in oral cancer patients: A pilot study. Laryngoscope, 104, 87–90.

Muller-Miny, H., Eisele, D. W., & Jones, B. (1993). Dynamic radiographic imaging following total laryngectomy. Head & Neck, 15, 342–347.

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Cervical Disk Disease

Di Vito, J. (1998). Cervical osteophytic dysphagia: Single and combined mechanisms. Dysphagia, 13, 58–61.

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Cricopharyngeal Disorders

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Systemic Causes

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Esophageal Dysphagia

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Kahrilas, P. J., Dodds, W. I., & Hogan, W. I. (1988). Effect of peristaltic dysfunction on esophageal volume clearance. Gastroenterology, 94, 73–80.

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Richter, J. E., Wu, W. C., Johns, D. N., Blackwell, J. N., Nelson, J. L., Castell, J. A., & Castell, D. O. (1987). Esophageal manometry in 95 healthy adult volunteers: Variability of pressure with age and frequency of “abnormal” contractions. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 32, 583–592.

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Psychogenic Dysphagia

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Aspiration and Aspiration Pneumonia

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Assessment
Instrumental Examination in Adults

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Efficacy

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Miller, R. M., & Langmore, S. E. (1994). Treatment efficacy for adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 75, 1256–1262.

Rosenbek, J. C. (1995). Efficacy in dysphagia. Dysphagia, 10, 263–267.

Waters, T. M., Logemann, J. A., Pauloski, B.R., Rademaker, A. W., Lazarus, C. L., Newman, L. A., & Hamner, A. K. (2004). Beyond efficacy and effectiveness: Conducting economic analyses during clinical trials. Dysphagia, 19, 109–119.

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Multimedia Product Offerings

ASHA Professional Development
Master Clinician Series
  • The Dysphagia Evaluation: Consultation to Instrumental Exam (video)

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    • by J. Logemann

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  • Medically Fragile Adults: Issues in Evaluation and Treatment (CD-ROM)

    • by B. Sonies, J. Robbins, and P. Sullivan

  • The SWAL-QOL and SWAL-CARE Outcome Tools for Dysphagia (video)

    • by C. McHorney and J. Robbins

  • Interpreting X-Ray Swallow Studies and Planning Treatment (audio CD)

    • by J. Logemann

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    • Division 13 Newsletters

  • Dysphagia: State of the Clinical Examination

    • Division 13 Newsletters

  • Setting the Stage: Clinical Practice in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (video)

    • by C. Shaker

  • Pediatric Dysphagia: Management Challenges (video)

    • by J. Arvedson and B. Rogers

  • Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing: Assessment and Treatment Programming (video)

    • by R. Alexander

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Videotapes and Manuals
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References for Pediatric Dysphagia

Pediatric Journals

  • American Journal of Diseases of Children

  • American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

  • Appetite

  • Archives of Otolaryngology

  • Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

  • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal

  • Clinical Nutrition

  • Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

  • Dysphagia

  • Infant-Toddler Intervention

  • Infants and Young Children

  • Journal of the American Dietetic Association

  • Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

  • Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology

  • Journal of Neurological Rehabilitation

  • Journal of Neurophysiology

  • Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

  • Journal of Pediatric Nursing

  • Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

  • Journal of Pediatrics

  • Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health

  • Journal of Speech and Hearing Research/Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research

  • Lancet

  • Laryngoscope

  • Nursing Research

  • Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

  • Pediatric Neurology

  • Pediatrics

  • Seminars in Speech and Language

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General Texts on Feeding, Oral Motor Function, and Swallowing

Arvedson, J. C., & Brodsky, L. (2002). Pediatric swallowing and feeding: Assessment and management (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Singular.

Arvedson, J. C., & Lefton-Greif, M. (1998). Pediatric videofluoroscopic swallow studies: A professional manual with caregiver guidelines. San Antonio, TX: Communication Skill Builders.

Bosma, J. (1986). Anatomy of the infant head. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Cherney, L. R. (Ed.). (1994). Clinical management of dysphagia in adults and children (2nd ed.). Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.

Kessler, D. B., & Dawson, P. (1999). Failure to thrive and pediatric undernutrition: A transdisciplinary approach. Baltimore: Brookes.

Langley, M. B., & Lombardino, L. J. (Eds.). (1991). Neurodevelopmental strategies for managing communication disorders in children with severe motor dysfunction. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Morris, S. E., & Klein, M. (2000). Pre-feeding skills (2nd ed.). Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

Rosenthal, S. R., Shepherd, J. J., & Lotze, M. (1994). Dysphagia and the child with developmental disabilities: Medical, clinical and family intervention. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Tuchman, D. N., & Walter, R. S. (Eds.). (1994). Disorders of feeding and swallowing in infants and children: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. San Diego, CA: Singular.

Wolf, L. S., & Glass, R. P. (1992). Feeding and swallowing disorders in infancy: Assessment and management. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

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Other Suggested Texts on Pediatric Dysphagia

Beck, F., Moffat, D. B., & Davies, D. P. (1985). Human embryology. Oxford, United Kingdom: Blackwell Scientific.

Capute, A. J., & Accardo, P. J. (Eds.). (1996). Developmental disabilities in infancy and childhood (2nd ed.). Baltimore: Brookes.

Eisenberg, A., Murkoff, H., & Hathaway, S. E. (2003). What to expect the first year. New York: Workman.

Fenichel, G. M. (1990). Neonatal neurology. New York: Churchill Livingstone.

Moore, K. L. (1988). The developing human: Clinically oriented embryology. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

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Development of Feeding and Swallowing

Arvedson, J. C., & Lefton-Greif, M. A. (1996). Anatomy, physiology and development of feeding. Seminars in Speech and Language, 17, 261–268.

Bazyk, S. (1990). Factors associated with the transition to oral feedings in infants fed by nasogastric tubes. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44, 1070–1078.

Biancuzzo, M. (1999). Breast-feeding a newborn: Clinical strategies in nursing. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Birch, L. L. (1998). Development of food acceptance patterns in the first years of life. Proceedings of the Nutritional Society, 57, 617–624.

Bosma, J. F. (1986). Development of feeding. Clinical Nutrition, 5, 210–218.

Brookes, M., & Zietman, A. (1998). Clinical embryology: A color atlas and text. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Bu'Lock, F., Woolridge, M. W., & Baum, J. D. (1990). Development of coordination of sucking, swallowing and breathing: Ultrasound study of term and preterm infants. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 32, 669–678.

Byard, R. W., Gallard, V., Johnson, A., Barbour, J., Bonython-Wright, B., & Bonython-Wright, D. (1996). Safe feeding practices for infants and young children. Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health, 32, 327–329.

Cox, D. R., Skinner, J. D., Carruth, B., Moran, J., & Houck, K. (1997). A food variety index for toddlers (VIT): Development and application. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 97, 1382–1388.

Dietz, W. H., & Stern, L. (1999). American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's nutrition: Making peace at the table and building healthy eating habits for life. New York: Villard.

Green, J. R., Moore, C. A., Ruark, J. L., Rodda, P. R., Morvee, W. T., & VanWitzenburg, M. J. (1997). Development of chewing in children from 12 to 48 months: Longitudinal study of EMG patterns. Journal of Neurophysiology, 77, 2704–2716.

Gryboski, J. (1975). Suck and swallow. In A. J. Schaffer & M. Markowitz (Eds.), Gastrointestinal problems in the infant (pp. 17–47). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Hagberg, C., Larson, O., & Milerad, J. (1998). Incidence of cleft lip and palate and risks of additional malformations. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 35, 40–45.

Herbst, J. J. (1989). Development of suck and swallow. In R. Lebenthal (Ed.), Human gastrointestinal development. New York: Raven Press.

Lawrence, R. A, & Lawrence, R. M. (2005). Breastfeeding: A guide for the medical profession (6th ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby.

McCain, G. C. (1995). Promotion of preterm infant nipple feeding with non-nutritive sucking. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 10, 3–8.

Newman, J., & Pitman, T. (2000). The ultimate breastfeeding book of answers. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Prima.

Orenstein, S. R., Giarrusso, V. A., Proujansky, R., & Kocoshis, S. A. (1988). The Santmyer swallow: A new and useful infant reflex. Lancet, 1, 345–346.

Pearcey, S. M., & De Castro, J. M. (1997). Food intake and meal patterns of one year old infants. Appetite, 29, 201–212.

Pickler, R. H., Frankel, H. B., Walsh, K. M., & Thompson, N. M. (1996). Effects of nonnutritive sucking on behavioral organization and feeding performance in preterm infants. Nursing Research, 45, 132–135.

Pridham, K., Kosorok, M. R., Greer, F., Carey, P., Kayata, S., & Sondel, S. (1999). The effects of prescribed versus ad libitum feedings and formula caloric density on premature infant dietary intake and weight gain. Nursing Research, 48, 86–93.

Reau, N. R., Senturia, Y. D., Lebailly, S. A., & Christoffel, K. K. (1996). Infant and toddler feeding patterns and problems: Normative data and a new direction. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 17, 149–153.

Selley, W. G., Ellis, R. E., Flack, F. C., & Brooks, W. A. (1990). Coordination of sucking, swallowing and breathing in the newborn: Its relationship to infant feeding and normal development. British Journal of Disorders of Communication, 25, 311–327.

Skinner, J. D., Carruth, B. R., Houck, K. S., Bounds, W., Morris, M., Cox, D. R., et al. (1999). Longitudinal study of nutrient and food intakes of White preschool children aged 24 to 60 months. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 99, 1514–1521.

Skinner, J. D., Carruth, B. R., Houck, K. S., Coletta, F., Cotter, R., Ott, D., & McLeod, M. (1997). Longitudinal study of nutrient and food intakes of infants aged 2 to 24 months. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 97, 496–504.

Skinner, J. D., Carruth, B. R., Houck, K. S., Moran, J., Coletta, F., Cotter, R., et al. (1997). Transitions in infant feeding during the first year of life. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 16, 209–215.

Stevenson, R. D., & Allaire, J. H. (1991). The development of normal feeding and swallowing. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 38, 1439–1453.

Wolff, P. H. (1968). The serial organization of sucking in the young infant. Pediatrics, 42, 943–956.

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Assessment of Feeding, Oral Motor, and Swallowing Function

Alexander, R. P. (1983). Developing prespeech and feeding abilities in children. In S. J. Shanks (Ed.), Nursing and the management of pediatric communication Disorders. San Diego, CA: College Hill Press.

Arvedson, J. C., & Lefton-Greif, M. A. (1998). Pediatric videofluorographic swallow studies: A professional manual with caregiver guidelines. San Antonio, TX: Communication Skill Builders.

Arvedson, J. C., & Rogers, B. T. (1993). Pediatric swallowing and feeding disorders. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 1, 203–221.

Bier, J. B., Ferguson, A., Cho, C., Oh, W., & Vohr, B. R. (1993). Oral motor development of low-birth-weight infants who underwent orotracheal intubation during the neonatal period. American Journal of Children, 147, 858–862.

Bosma, J. F. (1990). Evaluation and therapy of impairments of suckle and transitional feeding. Journal of Neurological Rehabilitation, 4, 79–84.

Derkay, C., & Schechter, G. (1998). Anatomy and physiology of pediatric swallowing disorders. Dysphagia, 31, 397–404.

Gisel, E. G. (1991). Effect of food texture on the development of chewing of children between 6 months and 2 years of age. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 33, 69–79.

Gisel, E. G., Alphonse, E., & Ramsay, M. (2000). Assessment of ingestive and oral praxis skills: Children with cerebral palsy vs. controls. Dysphagia, 15, 236–244.

Gisel, E. G., & Patrick, J. (1988). Identification of children with cerebral palsy unable to maintain a normal nutritional stage. Lancet, 1, 283–286.

Glass, R. P., & Wolf, L. S. (1998). Feeding and oral motor skills. In J. Case-Smith (Ed.), Pediatric occupational therapy and early intervention (2nd ed., pp. 127–163). Woburn, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Halstead, L. A. (1999). Role of gastroesophageal reflux in pediatric upper airway disorders. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 120, 208–214.

Herman, M. J. (1991). Comprehensive assessment of oral-motor dysfunction in failure-to-thrive infants. Infant-Toddler Intervention, 1, 109–123.

Huggins, P. S., Tuomi, S. K., & Young, C. (1999). Effects of nasogastric tubes on the young, normal swallowing mechanism. Dysphagia, 14, 157–161.

Humphry, R. (1991). Impact of feeding problems on the parent-infant relationship. Infants and Young Children, 3, 30–38.

Jelm, J. M. (1990). Oral-Motor Feeding Rating Scale. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

Kannan, S., Carruth, B. R., & Skinner, J. (1999). Cultural influences on infant feeding beliefs of mothers. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 91, 88–90.

Kenny, D., Koheil, R., Greenberg, J., Reid, D., Miner, M., Roman, R., & Judd, P. (1989). Development of a multidisciplinary feeding profile for children who are dependent feeders. Dysphagia, 4, 16–28.

Kessler, D. B., & Dawson, P. (1999). Failure to thrive and pediatric undernutrition: A transdisciplinary approach. Baltimore: Brookes.

Koontz-Lowman, D., & Lane, S. J. (1999). Children with feeding and nutritional problems. In S. M. Porr & E. B. Raineville (Eds.), Pediatric therapy: A systems approach (pp. 379–423). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Kosko, J. R., Moser, J. D., Erhart, N., & Tunkel, D. E. (1998). Differential diagnosis of dysphagia in children. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America, 31, 435–451.

Kovar, A. J. (1997). Nutrition assessment and management of pediatric dysphagia. Seminars in Speech and Language, 18, 39–49.

Kramer, S. S., & Eicher, P. M. (1993). The evaluation of pediatric feeding abnormalities. Dysphagia, 8, 215–224.

Lawrence, R. A., & Lawrence, R. M. (1999). Breast feeding: A guide for the medical professional. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Mathew, O. P. (1988). Nipple units for newborn infants: A functional comparison. Pediatrics, 81, 688–691.

Mathisen, B., Worrall, L., Masel, J., Wall, C., & Shepherd, R. (1999). Feeding problems in infants with gastro-esophageal reflux disease: A controlled study. Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health, 35(2), 163–169.

Palmer, M. M., Crawley, K., & Blanco, I. A. (1993). Neonatal Oral-motor Assessment Scale: A reliability study. Journal of Perinatology, 1, 28–35.

Reilly, S., Skuse, D., & Wolke, D. (2000). Schedule for Oral-Motor Assessment. London: Whurr.

Thoyre, S. M., Shaker, C. S., & Pridham, K. F. (2005). The Early Feeding Skills Assessment for preterm infants. Neonatal Network, 24, 7–16.

Tuchman, D. (1988). Dysfunctional swallowing in the pediatric patient: Clinical considerations. Dysphagia, 2, 203–208.

Weiss, M. H. (1988). Dysphagia in infants. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 21, 727–735.

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Instrumental Assessment

Arvedson, J., Rogers, B., Buck, G., Smart, P., & Msall, M. (1994). Silent aspiration prominent in children with dysphagia. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 28, 173–181.

Bosma, J. F., Hepburn, L. G., Josell, S.D., & Baker, K. (1990). Ultrasound demonstration of tongue motions during suckle feeding. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 32, 223–229.

Bu'Lock, F., Woolridge, M. W., & Baum, J. D. (1990). Development of coordination of sucking, swallowing and breathing: Ultrasound study of term and preterm infants. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 32, 669–678.

Eicher, P. S., McDonald-McGinn, D. M., Fox, C. A., Driscoll, D. A., Emanuel, B. S., & Zackai, E. H. (2000). Dysphagia in children with 22q11.2 deletion: Unusual pattern found on modified barium swallow. Journal of Pediatrics, 137, 158–164.

Griggs, C. A., Jones, P. M., & Lee, R. E. (1989). Videofluoroscopic investigation of feeding disorders in children with multiple handicap. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 31, 303–308.

Heyman, S., Eicher, P. S., & Alavi, A. (1995). Radionuclide studies of the upper gastrointestinal tract in children with feeding disorders. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 36, 351–354.

Heyman, S., & Respondek, M. (1989). Detection of pulmonary aspiration in children by radionuclide “salivagram”. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 30, 697–699.

Kramer, S. S. (1985). Special swallowing problems in children. Gastrointestinal Radiology, 10, 241–250.

Kramer, S. S. (1989). Radiologic examination of the swallowing impaired child. Dysphagia, 3, 117–125.

Leder, S. B. (1998). Serial fiberoptic endoscopic swallowing evaluations in the management of patients with dysphagia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 79, 1264–1269.

Leder, S. B., & Karas, D. E. (2000). Fiberoptic endoscoptic evaluation of swallowing in the pediatric population. Laryngoscope, 110, 1132–1136.

Logemann, J. A. (1997). Role of the modified barium swallow in management of patients with dysphagia. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 116, 335–338.

McVeagh, P., Howman-Giles, R., & Kemp, A. (1987). Pulmonary aspiration studied by radionuclide milk scanning and barium swallow roentgenography. American Journal of Diseases of Children, 141, 917–921.

Mirrett, P. L., Riski, J. E., Glascott, J., & Johnson, V. (1994). Videofluoroscopic assessment of dysphagia in children with severe spastic cerebral palsy. Dysphagia, 9, 174–179.

Morton, R. E., Bonas, R., Fourie, B., & Minford, J. (1993). Videofluoroscopy in the assessment of feeding disorders of children with neurological problems. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 35, 388–395.

Newman, L. A., Cleveland, R. H., Blickman, J. G., Hillman, R. E., & Jaramillo, D. (1991). Videofluoroscopic analysis of the infant swallow. Investigative Radiology, 26, 870–873.

Vice, F. L., Heinz, J. M., Giuriati, G., Hood, M., & Bosma, J. F. (1990). Cervical auscultation of suckle feeding in newborn infants. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 32, 760–768.

Willging, J. P. (1995). Endoscopic evaluation of swallowing in children. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 32(Suppl.), S107–S108.

Wu, C. H., Hsiao, T. Y., Chen, J. C., Chang, Y. C., & Lee, S. Y. (1997). Evaluation of swallowing safety with fiberoptic endoscope: Comparison with videofluoroscopic technique. Laryngoscope, 107, 396–401.

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Management of Feeding, Oral-Motor, and Swallowing Impairments

Alexander, R. (1987). Oral-motor treatment for infants and young children with cerebral palsy. Seminars in Speech and Language, 8, 87–100.

Arvedson, J. C. (1998). Management of pediatric dysphagia. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America, 3, 453–476.

Bailey, R. L., & Angell, M. E. (2004). Critical components of effective school-based feeding improvement programs. Physical disabilities: Education and related services, 23, 19–32.

Blasco, P. A., & Allaire, J. H. (1992). Drooling in the developmentally disabled: Management practices and recommendations. Consortium on drooling. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 34, 849–862.

Blasco, P. A., & Stansbury, J. C. (1996). Glycopyrolate treatment of chronic drooling. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 150, 932–935.

Clark, H. M., Henson, P. A., Barber, W. D., Stierwalt, J. A., & Sherrill, M. (2003). Relationships among subjective and objective measures of tongue strength and oral phase swallowing impairments. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 12, 40–50.

Comrie, J. D., & Helm, J. M. (1997). Common feeding problems in the intensive care nursery: Maturation, organization, evaluation, and management strategies. Seminars in Speech and Language, 18, 239–260.

Dahl, M., Thommessen, M., Rasmussen, M., & Selberg, T. (1996). Feeding and nutritional characteristics in children with moderate or severe cerebral palsy. Acta Paediatrca, 85, 697–701.

Eicher, P. S. (2001). Nutrition and feeding. In M. L. Batshaw (Ed.), When your child has a disability: The complete sourcebook of daily and medical care (pp. 85–97). Baltimore: Brookes.

Gaebler, C. P., & Hanzlik, J. R. (1996). The effects of a prefeeding stimulation program on preterm infants. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 50, 184–192.

Gallender, D. (1979). Eating handicaps: Illustrated techniques for feeding disorders. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Gisel, E. G. (1994). Oral-motor skills following sensorimotor intervention in the moderately eating-impaired child with cerebral palsy. Dysphagia, 9, 180–192.

Gisel, E. G., & Alphonce, E. (1995). Classification of eating impairments based on eating efficiency in children with cerebral palsy. Dysphagia, 10, 268–274.

Harris, M. (1986). Oral-motor management of the high-risk neonate. Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 6, 231–253.

HeIfrich-Miller, K. R., Rector, K. L., & Straka, J. A. (1986). Dysphagia: Its treatment in the profoundly retarded patient with cerebral palsy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 67, 520–525.

Inder, T. E., & Volpe, J. J. (1998). Recovery of congenital isolated pharyngeal dysfunction: Implications for early management. Pediatric Neurology, 9, 222–224.

Korner, A. F. (1990). Infant stimulation: Issues of theory and research. Clinics in Perinatology, 17, 173–184.

Krick, J., Murphy-Miller, P., Zeger, S., & Wright, E. (1996). Pattern of growth in children with cerebral palsy. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 96, 680–685.

Lazarus, C. L., Logemann, J. A., Huang, C. F., & Rademaker, A. W. (2003). Effects of two types of tongue strengthening exercises in young normals. Folia Phoniatrica, 55, 199–205.

Mathisen, B., Skuse, D., Wolke, D., & Reilly, S. (1989). Oral motor dysfunction and failure to thrive among inner city infants. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 31, 293–302.

Morris, S. E. (1985). Developmental implications for the management of feeding problems in neurologically impaired infants. Seminars in Speech and Language, 6, 293–315.

Morris, S. E. (1989). Development of oral-motor skills in the neurologically impaired child receiving nonoral feedings. Dysphagia, 3, 135–154.

Morris, S. E., & Klein, M. D. (1987). Pre-feeding skills. Tucson, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

Mueller, H. (1987). Feeding. In N. Finne (Ed.), Handling the young cerebral palsied child at home. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Rogers, B., Arvedson, J., Buck, G., Smart, P., & Msall, M. (1994). Characteristics of dysphagia in children with cerebral palsy. Dysphagia, 9, 69–73.

Satter, E. (1990). The feeding relationship: Problems and interventions. Journal of Pediatrics, 117, S181–S189.

Schwartz, S. M., Corredor, J., & Fisher-Medina, J. (2001). Diagnosis and treatment of feeding disorders in children with developmental disabilities. Pediatrics, 108, 671–676.

Shaker, C. S. (1999). Nipple feeding preterm infants: An individualized, developmentally supportive approach. Neonatal Network, 18(3), 15–22.

Spatz, D. (2004). Ten steps for promoting and protecting breastfeeding for vulnerable infants. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, 18, 385–396.

Stevenson, R. D. (1995). Feeding and nutrition in children with developmental disabilities. Pediatric Annals, 24, 255–260.

Sullivan, P. B., & Rosenbloom, L. (Eds.). (1996). Clinics in developmental medicine: No.140. Feeding the disabled child. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.

Tilton, A. H., Miller, M. D., & Khosho, V. (1998). Nutrition and swallowing in pediatric neuromuscular patients. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 5, 106–115.

Trenouth, M. J., & Campbell, A. N. (1996). Questionnaire evaluation of feeding methods for cleft lip and palate neonates. International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, 6, 241–244.

Warner, J. (1981). Helping the handicapped child with early feeding. Winslow, Buckingham, England: Winslow Press.

Ylvisaker, M., & Weinstein, M. (1989). Recovery of oral feeding after pediatric injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 4, 51–63.

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Craniofacial, Laryngeal, and Pulmonary Management

Abraham, S. S., & Wolf, E. L. (2000). Swallowing physiology of toddlers with long-term tracheostomies: A preliminary study. Dysphagia, 15, 206–212.

Arvedson, J. C., & Brodsky, L. S. (1996). Mobius syndrome: A case study of successful oral feeding with multiple cranial nerve anomalies . Paper presented at the 24th annual conference of the Society of Ear, Nose, & Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC), Cincinnati, OH.

Bamford, O., Taciak, V., & Gewolb, I. H. (1992). The relationship between rhythmic swallowing and breathing during suckle feeding in term neonates. Pediatric Research, 31, 619–624.

Bonilla, J. A., Pizzuti, M., Brodsky, L., & Brody, A. (1998). Aplasia of the epiglottis: A rare congenital anomaly. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 77, 51–55.

Bandla, H. P., Davis, S. H., & Hopkins, N. E. (1999). Lipoid pneumonia: A silent complication of mineral oil aspiration. Pediatrics, 103, E19.

Carneol, S. O., Marks, S. M., & Weik, L. (1999). The speech-language pathologist: Key role in the diagnosis of velocardiofacial syndrome. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 8, 23–32.

Carr, M., & Brodsky, L. (1999). Severe non-obstructive sleep disturbance as an initial presentation of gastroesophageal reflux disease. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 51, 115–120.

Carr, M., Nguyen, A., Poje, C., Pizzuti, M., Nagy, M., & Brodsky, L. (2000). Correlation of findings on direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy with the presence of extraesophageal reflux disease. The Laryngeoscope, 110, 1560–1562.

Casas, M. J., Kenny, D. J., & McPherson, K. A. (1994). Swallowing/ventilation interactions during oral swallow in normal children and children with cerebral palsy. Dysphagia, 9, 40–46.

Glass, R. P., & Wolf, L. S. (1999). Feeding management of infants with cleft lip and palate and micrognathia. Infants and Young Children, 12, 70–81.

Kerwin, M. E., Osborne, M., & Eicher, P. S. (1994). Effect of position and support on oral-motor skills of a child with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Clinical Pediatrics, 33, 8–13.

Loughlin, G. M. (1989). Respiratory consequences of dysfunctional swallowing and aspiration. Dysphagia, 3, 126–130.

Loughlin, G. M., & Lefton-Greif, M. A. (1994). Dysfunctional swallowing and respiratory disease in children. Advances in Pediatrics, 41, 135–162.

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Pediatric Gastroenterology/Nutrition

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Postural Control and Movement

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Harrymann, S. E., & Warren, L. R. (1992). Positioning and power mobility. In G. Church & S. Glennen (Eds.), The handbook of assistive technology (pp. 55–92). San Diego, CA: Singular.

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Larnert, G., & Ekberg, O. (1995). Positioning improves the oral and pharyngeal swallowing function in children with cerebral palsy. Acta Paediatrica, 84, 689–692.

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Behavioral/Developmental Feeding and Swallowing Problems

Arvedson, J. C. (1997). Behavioral issues and implications with pediatric feeding disorders. Seminars in Speech and Language, 18, 51–69.

Babbitt, R. L., Hoch, T. A., Coe, D.A., Cataldo, M. F., Kelly, K. J., Stackhouse, C., & Perman, J. A. (1994). Behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 15, 278–291.

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Gisel, E. G. (1994). Oral motor skills following sensorimotor intervention in the moderately eating-impaired child with cerebral palsy. Dysphagia, 9, 180–192.

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Hack, M., Weissman, B., & Borawski-Clark, E. (1996). Catch-up growth during childhood among very low-birth-weight children. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 150, 1122–1129.

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Neurodevelopmental and Developmental Evaluation & Treatment

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Cultural Issues

Bentley, M., Gavin, L., Black, M. M., & Teti, L. (1999). Infant feeding practices of low-income, African-American, adolescent mothers: An ecological, multigenerational perspective. Social Science Medicine, 49, 1085–1100.

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Bronner, Y., Gross, S., & Caulfield, L. (1999). Infant feeding practices among African-American WIC participants. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 99, 457–461.

Carruth, B. R., Skinner, J., Houck, K., Moran, J., Coletta, F., & Ott, D. (1998). The phenomenon of “picky eater”: A behavioral marker in eating patterns of toddlers. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 17, 180–186.

Daly, A., McDonald, A., & Booth, I. W. (1998). Diet and disadvantage: Observations on infant feeding from an inner city. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 11, 381–389.

Earland, J. (1997). Maternal employment: Does it influence feeding practices during infancy? Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 10, 305–311.

Hannon, P.R., Willis, S. K., Bishop-Townsend, V., Martinez, I. M., & Scrimshaw, S. C. (2000). African-American and Latina adolescent mothers' infant feeding decisions and breastfeeding practices: A qualitative study. Journal of Adolescent Health, 26, 399–407.

Kannan, S., Carruth, B. R., & Skinner, J. (1999). Cultural influences on infant feeding beliefs of mothers. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 99, 88–90.

Kannan, S., Carruth, B. R., & Skinner, J. (1999). Infant feeding practices of Anglo American and Asian Indian American mothers. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 18, 279–286.

Mennella, J. A. (1996). The flavor world of infants: A cross-cultural perspective. Pediatric Basics, 7, 2–8.

Mennella, J. A., & Beauchamp, G. K. (1991). Maternal diet alters the sensory qualities of human milk and the nursling's behavior. Pediatrics, 88, 737–744.

Nevling, W., Carruth, B. R., & Skinner, J. D. (1997). How do socioeconomic status and age influence infant food patterns. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 97, 418–420.

Pearson, J. L., Hunter, A. G., Cook, J. M., Ialongo, N. S., & Kellam, S. G. (1997). Grandmother involvement in child care giving in an urban community. Gerontologist, 37, 650–657.

Skinner, J. D., Carruth, B. R., & Moran, J. (1998). Toddler's food preferences: Concordance with family members' preferences. Journal of Nutrition Education, 30, 17–22.

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Suggested Student Learning Outcomes/Benchmarks (Related to KASA Guidelines)

  1. The student will identify the anatomy, physiology, and neural controls involved in normal swallowing for children and adults.

  2. The student will describe primary physiological systems associated with swallowing, such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and sensory systems.

  3. The student will use knowledge of normal swallowing processes to determine presence or absence of dysphagia in children and adults.

  4. The student will identify primary etiologies and associated dysphagia characteristics in children and adults.

  5. The student will identify the symptoms and underlying etiologies and pathophysiology of dysphagia in children and adults.

  6. The student will identify symptoms, underlying etiology, and pathophysiology of dysphagia in special populations (i.e., tracheostomized and ventilator dependent patients, patients with multiple diagnosis/comorbidities, and patients with postsurgical anatomical variations, systemic medical conditions, etc.).

  7. The student will identify research-supported characteristics of normal and disordered swallowing across the life span.

  8. The student will identify evidence-based methods for instrumental and noninstrumental assessment of dysphagia.

  9. The student will demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to implement research-supported strategies for noninstrumental evaluation of swallowing.

  10. The student will demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to implement research supported strategies for instrumental evaluation of swallowing.

  11. The student will demonstrate the ability to devise research-supported therapy/management plans for the treatment of specific swallowing impairments, taking into account motivation level, quality of life, cultural, ethical, and moral issues.

  12. The student will describe basic radiation safety protocols for speech-language pathologists and patients during radiographic swallow evaluation.

  13. The student will identify options for dysphagia teaming models that are appropriate for a variety of practice settings and environments.

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Index terms: curriculum, graduate programs, swallowing

Reference this material as: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2007). Graduate curriculum on swallowing and swallowing disorders (adult and pediatric dysphagia) [Technical report]. Available from www.asha.org/policy.

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