Conversations In Speech Pathology

For all of the advancements in dysphagia research and practice that's taken place over the last decade (it's been longer than that since I last saw an adult client), some things never seem to change. Today, the most important tool a swallowing clinician has for diagnosis and management of dysphagia is still between the ears. Indeed, that was one of the most important take aways I got from today's episode, which features Drs. Ianessa Humbert and Emily Plowman (both of the University of Florida). In today's episode, we cover how Drs. Humbert & Plowman became interested in dysphagia, their newly merged research laboratories (called  Swallowing Systems Core), some current research, and the recent launch of their course titled Critical Thinking in Dysphagia Management. Enjoy the episode! General Links: Swallowing Systems Core  Critical Thinking in Dysphagia Management Course (next offering in March 2016 at the time of this episode release) YouTube video of Dr. Plowman (discussing her current research involvi