Swallowing Disorder Therapy

Home Swallowing Disorder Therapy

What is Swallowing Disorder Therapy?

Swallowing disorder also called Oral dysphagia. Dr. Survi Dash deals with the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. These are usually caused by brain damage/trauma/stroke, cancer, infection, birth anomalies, or associated with surgical complications in the pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Both adults and children can be affected by speech disorders. Timely diagnosis and suitable treatment are the recommended ways to manage these conditions. These disorders can be a result of post-traumatic experiences or neurological or developmental conditions.

Causes of Swallowing Disorder:

  • Strokes
  • Neurological disorders
  • Vocal cord paralysis
  • Muscle weakness
  • Respiratory weakness
  • Nodules on the vocal cords
  • Dementia
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Cleft Palate

How long will speech and swallowing rehabilitation therapy take?

The speech-language or swallowing evaluation is executed on a one-on-one basis. This can typically last for one hour. If treatment is recommended, follow-up visits range from 45 – 60 minutes in length. The duration and frequency of treatment range for each individual person and will be determined by Dr. Survi Dash.

How Simple Hearing and Speech Care Can Help?

Dr. Survi Dash at Simple Hearing and Speech Care will evaluate the specific needs of the patient and select a technique or a combination of techniques to serve the individual’s needs. Techniques can include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Articulation improvement
  • Aphasia/Language therapy
  • Cognitive retraining for memory and attention as well as organizing and planning
  • Computer-aided speech or alternative non-vocal communication
  • Swallowing therapy/modified barium swallowing exam
  • Stuttering/fluency
  • Voice improvement
  • Patient and family education

Dr. Survi Dash is the best Oral dysphagia specialist. She is available full-time at Simple Hearing and Speech Care, Wakad Pune. If you are looking for swallowing disorder therapy in Pune book an online appointment or call us at 7666773596.