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Get a SALT, he’s aspirating! https://i2.wp.com/speechtherapyworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/aspiration-pneumonia.png?fit=3136%2C3136&ssl=1 3136 3136 Sandra Robinson Sandra Robinson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d7cea772951034efc8a03fcbfce33dab?s=96&d=identicon&r=g 8th August 2021 8th August 2021

Sandra Robinson
8th August 2021

Get a SALT, he’s aspirating!

Does it matter if a person aspirates? Yes. And No. Well, sometimes. It depends. It’s a bit complicated… Aspiration Firstly, what is aspiration? One of the ways that Speech and…

I’m not drinking that, it’s wallpaper paste https://i0.wp.com/speechtherapyworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/screenshot-2021-04-25-at-08.52.45.png?fit=1516%2C894&ssl=1 1516 894 Sandra Robinson Sandra Robinson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d7cea772951034efc8a03fcbfce33dab?s=96&d=identicon&r=g 13th June 2021 8th August 2021

Sandra Robinson
13th June 2021

I’m not drinking that, it’s wallpaper paste

What’s up with thickeners? The use of thickeners is a compensatory measure. They’re for pulmonary safety rather than swallow rehabilitation. Most thickeners are now gum-based rather than starch-based. Why? Well, the starch-based…

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Sandra Robinson
3rd April 2021

Dying for a meal

Choking is a serious risk for people with dysphagia I read the saddest news story this week. An inquest jury has found that Tony Wilkinson, a disabled man with dysphagia,…

A game-changer for people with dysphagia https://i1.wp.com/speechtherapyworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Biozoon-Thumbnailjpg.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1 1920 1080 Sandra Robinson Sandra Robinson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d7cea772951034efc8a03fcbfce33dab?s=96&d=identicon&r=g 24th August 2020 8th August 2021

Sandra Robinson
24th August 2020

A game-changer for people with dysphagia

WOW! This product is amazing for people with dysphagia. I worked with a man, who hadn’t had a taste of tea IN OVER A YEAR. Until now. If anyone knows how…

Dysphagia and malnutrition https://i2.wp.com/speechtherapyworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Malnutrition-960w.png?fit=854%2C572&ssl=1 854 572 Sandra Robinson Sandra Robinson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d7cea772951034efc8a03fcbfce33dab?s=96&d=identicon&r=g 13th August 2020 8th August 2021

Sandra Robinson
13th August 2020

Dysphagia and malnutrition

Written by Caroline Hill, Dietitian and owner of Caroline Hill Nutrition, providing private consultations and nutrition consultancy services. As the result of swallowing difficulties, it is highly likely that a person’s…

Thickener or water? https://i2.wp.com/speechtherapyworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Thickeners-copy-1.png?fit=2000%2C675&ssl=1 2000 675 Sandra Robinson Sandra Robinson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d7cea772951034efc8a03fcbfce33dab?s=96&d=identicon&r=g 6th August 2020 8th August 2021

Sandra Robinson
6th August 2020

Thickener or water?

Recommending thickened drinks is a common practice by speech and language therapists / speech pathologists when supporting people with dysphagia. I recently used this video to stimulate debate amongst caregivers.…