The speech-language pathology team is a dynamic component of the interdisciplinary neuro-
rehabilitation team and is involved in many facets of care. The ultimate goal of this discipline …

Speech-language pathologists work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech,
language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in …

Abstract Language, speech, cognitive-associated communication deficits, and dysphagia
are common following acquired brain injury (stroke, traumatic brain injury, and others) …

Military activity often has been the impetus for advances in medical care and rehabilitation,
including assessment and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Speech-language …

Dysphagia and its treatment in patients with brain injury are multifactorial. Treatment
provided should address each deficit area relevant to dysphagia and should be consistent …

Stroke can significantly affect a person's ability to communicate and swallow effectively. In
many cultures, people interact by conversing during meals. When the ability to express …

Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) incidence rates are rising significantly across all
age groups, often requiring complex and expensive medical care. Common causes of TBI …

Dysphagia, or difficulty in chewing and swallowing, commonly occurs after neurological
insult. If dysphagia is not detected early and treated therapeutically, it can cause life …

Dysphagia occurs frequently following stroke and may result in serious health
consequences including pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, and mortality. Prevention of …

Patterns and Predictors of Swallowing Resolution Following A... : The Journal of Head Trauma
Rehabilitation Patterns and Predictors of Swallowing Resolution Following Adult Traumatic Brain …