Stage 01
Discuss the concern
Share the swallowing difficulties and available medical reports.
Swallowing & Dysphagia
Clinical assessment and management of swallowing difficulties, guided by individual needs.
Swallowing & Dysphagia
What this actually involves
The supplied practice brief includes assessment and management of clinical and functional swallowing difficulties. Nadine’s training also includes dysphagia evaluation and screening.
The first step is a discussion of the concern, relevant medical history and the assessment required. Management and any care-team coordination are determined from the individual evaluation.
Clinical historyCurrent concerns and relevant medical information.
Swallowing assessmentEvaluation selected for the person’s needs.
Individual managementA plan based on assessment findings.
Coordinated careCommunication with relevant health professionals where needed.
How it is staged
Assessment, support and review
The pace and content are adapted to the individual’s needs.
Stage 02
Arrange an evaluation
Determine the appropriate clinical assessment and setting.
Stage 03
Plan management
Discuss findings, care coordination and next steps with the person and caregivers.
Why it is done this way
What you get out of it
Individual assessment
Goals follow the person’s needs, abilities and daily routines.
Family involvement
Practical guidance helps relatives and caregivers support the work.
Everyday participation
Therapy focuses on communication and activities that matter to the person.
Assessment
Everyday support
Illustrative stock photography; these images do not show a patient’s before-and-after results.
Individual goals
From assessment to everyday support
Assessment helps identify the individual’s needs and priorities. Therapy and home guidance follow those goals, with progress discussed and the plan reviewed as care develops.
Questions
About swallowing & dysphagia
Can I book for swallowing concerns?
Yes. Contact Nadine to discuss the concern and arrange the appropriate evaluation.
What information is useful?
Relevant medical reports, previous swallowing assessments and current care information are helpful.
Are online sessions suitable?
The appropriate setting is discussed individually; availability of online sessions does not mean every swallowing assessment can be done remotely.
Related
Often run alongside it
Speech & Language Assessment
An individual evaluation of speech, oral and written language, and communication needs.
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Language Delay & Disorders
Support for understanding, expression, vocabulary and developmental language needs.
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Articulation & Phonology
Assessment and therapy for speech sounds, sound patterns and speech clarity.
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Talk to Nadine about swallowing & dysphagia
Send a message describing what you have noticed. You will get an honest answer about whether this is the right place to start.
