The Swain Center

💙 𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐕𝐒. 𝐃𝐘𝐒𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐀 💙
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💙 Aphasia and dysphagia are often confused because their names sound alike, but they affect completely different abilities.
🗣️ Aphasia affects language and communication.
🥄 Dysphagia affects swallowing and eating.
Both conditions can occur after a stroke, brain injury, or neurological disease, and both can have a significant impact on everyday life. The good news? Speech-language pathologists are specially trained to evaluate and treat both communication and swallowing disorders.
Understanding the difference can help individuals and families recognize the signs and seek appropriate support.
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🍽️ 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 🍽️
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🍽️ You know your child better than anyone. If mealtimes have become stressful, food choices continue to shrink, or eating feels harder than it should, it may be worth exploring whether additional support could help.
Paying attention to those early signs can make a meaningful difference in a child’s confidence, skills, and relationship with food over time.
If any of the signs in this post sound familiar, our feeding therapy team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more! (707) 575-1468
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