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Karen is a medical speech-language pathologist (since 1995) & a board certified specialist in swallowing & swallowing disorders (initially certified in 2012 and re-certified every 5 years). Services: Dysphagia consultant for organizations & businesses, dysphagia product research & development, dysphagia expert witness in defense/plaintiff litigation, and writer & lecturer in swallowing and swallow

30/05/2026

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month!
๐Ÿ’™ See this infographic for key takeaways from my Intro Blog to my 4-part series this June: https://swallowstudy.com/dysphagia-awareness-month-swallowing-disorders/

๐Ÿ’™ Here is an excerpt:

"Dysphagia doesn't discriminate. It affects everyone from premature infants to the elderly. However, the causes of dysphagia define the treatment. Performing a good comprehensive dysphagia evaluation is the first step in treatment, as the medical team needs to figure out what are the underlying causes of this symptom known as dysphagia. Then, the foundation of dysphagia treatment/management is a person-centered care approach. You are at the center of your medical team. You should review findings with your medical team and seek answers to all your questions before making informed decisions about your care."

๐Ÿฅ„ Stay tuned for the future blogs throughout June to get more of the scoop this June!

Photos from American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders's post 14/05/2026

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On demand webinars. 5 hours each of advanced CEUs!

10/05/2026

On the Motherโ€™s Day, we may be thinking about our aging mothers (if we are fortunate to have them in our lives)! I am looking forward to summer series for adults on and aging swallow. Registration will be coming soon!
On demand webinar will be just in time for Juneโ€™s month!

28/04/2026

You can still Register Now for TOMORROW'S session of the "2026 US IDDSI Virtual Conference!"
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/usiddsireferencegroup/1944287

This is a 6-part webinar series to help you and your facilities with Implementation.

April 29, 2026: Spread the Word! Education for Key Stakeholders
Design targeted education campaigns and role-specific training that embed IDDSI knowledge into everyday practice for clinicians, kitchen staff, and care partners. Practical tips on messaging, delivery formats, and competency checks to ensure consistent understanding and uptake will be provided.

Conference Mission Statement:
Tired of confusing questions about implementation? โ€‹
Ready to arm yourself with better ways to advocate for the IDDSI framework across the continuum of care?โ€‹
Join IDDSI experts virtually throughout 2026 as they demystify all things
IDDSI. โ€‹
Get clear answers to your most frequently asked questions and ensure
safer, more consistent care for the people you serve & their loved ones โ€‹ across the lifespan.

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needs of the to provide clear labels, definitions, and testing methods! This gives you the foundation for great goals of care conversations and good informed decision making!

REGISTER NOW:
AT IDDSI.ORG (link in bio for IG)
https://www.iddsi.org/events/2026-us-iddsi-virtual-conference-6-part-webinar-series

CEUs available through ASHA (attend Live event), AND, ANFP for SLPs, RDN, CDMs (certified dietary managers) and food service professionals.

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
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