Dysphagia Management in an Acute Care Setting in a Patient Post–COVID-19: A Case Report With Review of Literature Purpose: SARS-CoV-2 infection, commonly referred to as “COVID-19,” can affect swallowing function due to its impact on various organ systems. Cas...

COVID-19 can exacerbate preexisting conditions in dysphagia patients, including leading to aspiration pneumonia. This article from #ASHASIG13 shows how clinicians working with this population can achieve positive patient outcomes https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00079 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Visual Communication Supports for the Assessment of Swallowing and Somatosensation in Adults With Down Syndrome Purpose: This article describes practical strategies for enhancing swallow assessments for individuals with intellectual or cognitive disabilitie...

The latest article from #ASHASIG13 shows how you can use AAC to help individuals with Down Syndrome understand and express themselves during swallowing assessments pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/2025_PER...

Exploring Pharyngeal Swallow Biomechanical Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Assessing Expiratory Muscle Strength Training Effects on These Events: A Pilot Investigation Purpose: This study quantified pharyngeal swallow biomechanical events in persons with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and compared values to healt...

Respiratory muscle strength training has shown to to improve sleep apnea severity, but can it improve digestive and swallow function. This article from #ASHASIG13 suggests that this training can improve upper esophageal sphincter function https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00034

Esophageal Screening During the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study: Roadblocks and Roadmaps Purpose: There are reported barriers to implementation of esophageal screening during the videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) completed by the...

A collaborative, multidisciplinary effort among healthcare professionals could remove roadblocks to esophageal screening during the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study. Learn more in the latest from #ASHASIG13 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00143 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Texture Appreciation and Food Selection in Healthy Adults as Described Through Semistructured Interviews Purpose: People seek out or avoid foods and drinks based on multiple sensory preferences, including taste, smell, texture, temperature, and visco...

People select and avoid certain foods for a variety of reasons. As adults age, they may select different foods, but could this be an early indicator of swallowing changes? https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00040 #ASHASIG13

Exploring Associations Between Dysphagia and Insomnia: Results From the 2022 National Health Interview Survey Purpose: We explored associations between self-reported swallowing and sleep problems (dysphagia and insomnia, respectively) in a nationally repr...

The latest from #ASHASIG13 investigates the link between swallowing difficulties and sleep disturbances. Further research could inform care plans for dysphagia and insomnia treatment https://on.asha.org/4pUWWFy @harvardmed.bsky.social #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Therapy Manuals for Clinically Implementing Proactive and Reactive Swallowing Therapies During Head and Neck Radiotherapy: Using the TIDieR Framework to Disseminate PRO-ACTIVE Trial Interventions The purpose of this report is to describe swallowing therapy delivered before or during head and neck radiotherapy (RT) to promote swallowing pres...

Swallowing therapy can be delivered before or during head and neck radiotherapy to promote swallowing preservation. Read about a number of therapy protocols in the latest from #ASHASIG13! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00093 @mdanderson.bsky.social @utoronto.ca #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

The Essential Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in End-of-Life Swallowing Intervention: A Narrative Review Background: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are essential in the intervention of dysphagia, particularly at the end of life (EoL), where thei...

Speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in end of life care, where their guidance can significantly improve comfort and quality of life. This review from #ASHASIG13 can help you breach barriers and advocate for your role pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... @cityofhope.bsky.social #SLPeeps

A Literature Review of Quantitative Videofluoroscopic Measures of Swallowing in the Pediatric Population Purpose: This study aims to (a) organize, synthesize, and compare current quantitative measures obtained during videofluoroscopic exam of swallow...

This review from #ASHASIG13 can help you develop protocols and establish normative data on videofluoroscopic swallowing exams in children. Read more! pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Eating Disorders: Manifestation of Dysphagia and Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist Purpose: Eating disorders (EDs) are psychiatric conditions characterized by atypical eating behaviors that detrimentally impact an individual's p...

Eating disorders often involve dysphagia. This #OpenAccess paper for #ASHASIG13 explores ED types, symptoms, and the SLP’s role in assessing and treating swallowing issues as part of holistic, interdisciplinary care on.asha.org/4fOtufZ

The Need for Interprofessional Practice and Professional Development: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dysphagia Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the status of interprofessional practice and professional development in health ca...

Many individuals who experience dysphagia after a stroke encounter adverse health outcomes and complications which lead to rehospitalizations. This article from #ASHASIG13 looks at dysphagia training in health care professionals pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

Environmental Considerations in Dysphagia Care: Exploring the Relationship Between Dysphagia and Food Security Purpose: Older adults are at high risk for malnourishment due to age-related changes in nutritional absorption, greater propensity for chronic il...

Providing socially responsive care to older adults with dysphagia means understanding the role of food security in dysphagia, and how SLPs can mediate these barriers to food security in the clinic. Learn more from #ASHASIG13 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Exploring Current Hyolaryngeal Excursion Assessment Practice Within the United States Purpose: This study investigated current practices of subjective hyolaryngeal excursion (sHLE) assessment during a clinical swallow evaluation (C...

Check out this new #openaccess article from #ASHASIG13! Authors investigate the use of hyolaryngeal excursion assessment as part of a clinical swallow evaluation. on.asha.org/43dAkXK #SLPeeps

Awareness of Dysphagia: An Integrative Review Purpose: This review article aims to describe the awareness of dysphagia among different populations, including the general public, those with li...

Co-author Theresa Yao writes: "How much do you know about dysphagia? Probably not much based on our review which found low awareness across society (unless you're an SLP). To provide timely care, we need to educate & better assess" pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #ASHASIG13 Available #OpenAccess!

Swallowing and Voice Difficulties in Children: Prevalence and Contributors to Receipt of Specialized Services Purpose: This study used a nationally representative sample of children aged 3–17 years to evaluate the likelihood of having a voice or swallowin...

The latest article from #ASHASIG13 attempts to break down the percentage of children with voice and swallowing concerns, and how often they see a health professional on.asha.org/3RFpD9u