Hi Reader,
​
It turns out that there are many risks of eating a modified diet, and that SLPs don't necessarily know about them. I wrote this article in the spirit of Maya Angelou's famous quote, which I'll paraphrase: "When we know better, we do better."
​
​🛠️ Under "Diverse Voices," you'll find a short video showing how disability accommodations often benefit all of us.
​
​🕒 Under "Interesting, Useful, or Fun," you'll find:

- Excellent time management tips.
- Eye-opening discussion about the history of dysphagia treatment.
- A cool wheelchair attachment.

Feel free to reply to this email with any suggestions or comments!
​

MedBridge Education Discount for SLP, OT, PT, nurses, and athletic trainers.

​Save over $100 on a year-long subscription for unlimited access to hundreds of CEUs. Shopping for a group discount?
​
Read why I recommend Medbridge, and what you get with your subscription or sign up using the code EatSpeakThink.
​
​STUDENT SUBSCRIPTION SAVINGS! Only $100 (save $50)
​
You may be interested in these courses:

• ​Is AI the Key to Smarter OT, PT, and SLP Rehab? - Sarah Brzeszkiewicz & J.J. Mowder-Tinney
• ​Preceptor Time Management: Managing Schedules for Two - Tonya Miller & Kelly York
• ​Assessment Strategies for Movement Disorders - Treasyri Williams Wood

​
​These are affiliate links. As an affiliate of MedBridge Education, I may earn a small commission on qualifying new subscriptions. There is no extra charge to you, and it will help make Eat, Speak, & Think sustainable.

New EST post

​Do SLPs know the risks of dysphagia die​t​s? – I based this article on a recent survey of 326 SLPs. The research study asked the SLPs three questions:

1. Select the risks of modified food textures and thickened liquids from this list of issues.
2. Answer how often you consider the risks when making dysphagia recommendations.
3. Answer how often you educate patients/care partners about the risks.

The results aren't great. I share the highlights, as well as the 13 risks that were listed in the paper: 4 for solid food modification and 9 for thickening liquids. There are actually 10 distinct risks, as 3 of the risks are the same for both.

New PDF Download

You can access all free Eat, Speak, & Think PDF downloads in the password-protected Free Subscription Library.

☕Treat EST to a coffee and you'll get the Mini Resource Binder (84 pages). Become a member at the "Supporter" level and you'll receive the full Resource Binder (326 pages), plus updated editions. Thank you if you choose to support me in this way!

• ​Possible risks of dysphagia diets – This PDF provides a clear language explanation that modified diets come with possible risks and lists them. If you use this as an educational tool and have any suggestions for how to improve it, please let me know!

🛠️ Diverse Voices

I'm intentionally seeking out new voices that differ from me in some way. Reply to this email with your suggestions for future newsletters! ​
​
Today I'm sharing a short video demonstrating that disability accommodations often benefit a much wider group of people.

🕒 Interesting, Useful, or Fun

Want more of this? Check out the Eat, Speak, & Think Blog Facebook page.​
​
(1) Are you an SLP or healthcare worker looking for time management tips? Check out Theresa Harp's podcast - this episode is on time management versus energy management.
​
(2) If you're into swallowing therapy, check out this interesting interview with Dr. Gross. Dr. Gross is a dysphagia expert who led the field in very interesting ways. She talks about her innovations and insights, esophageal dysphagia, as well as her Diez technique for coordinating breathing and swallowing. I want to take her class!
​
(3) Check out The Firefly wheelchair attachment in this short video. Just clip on and now you basically have a moped!

Thanks for reading!
​
Consider supporting EST by telling a friend or directly with a small tip through Buy Me a Coffee.

​
Stay safe and be well,

Lisa
(she/her/hers)