Personalized program for dysphagia

You deserve to be able to eat and drink comfortably and safely. Expressable’s unique dysphagia program is created by experts and grounded in the latest research. Here's what to expect.

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Why swallowing therapy for dysphagia is so important

Improves quality of life

Being able to participate in meals is foundational to feeling connected with family and friends. Swallowing therapy helps you safely eat and drink at meals and other social gatherings.

Uses evidence-based techniques

Our clinical experts use the latest research and tools to support you in swallowing as many foods and liquids as possible, safely and comfortably.

Educates and empowers clients and families

Build confidence with swallowing strategies that lead to a better experience with meals. Therapy educates caregivers, too, to provide safety and support by understanding signs of aspiration and any necessary changes to the person’s diet.

How our dysphagia program works

When you extend swallowing therapy learning and practice into everyday life, you'll make faster progress. We built our client portal to make it easy to do just that.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

: Your evaluation may include a review of your medical history, oral anatomy, and function, along with other measures. An instrumental assessment at your local healthcare facility, such as a modified barium swallow study (MBSS) or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), is recommended before or during therapy to guide the therapist in creating an effective and personalized care plan. Treatment for dysphagia typically involves 2 sessions per week.
: Review and reinforce the swallowing strategies and exercises that you're learning, such as the Masako maneuver, changes in posture when swallowing, and altering a food's texture.
: Our experts demonstrate exercises and techniques for safe swallowing, such as improving your swallowing strength, range of motion, and coordination; using adaptive equipment; and using compensatory swallowing strategies.
: Your speech therapist will assign easy ways to practice swallow strategies during your everyday routines and social gatherings.
: Get tips, support, and answers to questions from your speech therapist between sessions.

Expressable’s approach to dysphagia in adults

Our speech therapists are trained in online swallowing therapy techniques and follow the Expressable approach:

Outcomes-focused

We typically recommend a frequency of 2 sessions per week for dysphagia, although this may vary depending on your needs. We use both restorative and compensatory strategies and approaches when treating dysphagia. After each session, your speech therapist will give you easy practice activities to do in everyday life. You'll find them in your portal.

Individualized

Every therapy journey for dysphagia is unique. Starting on day one, your speech therapist will collaborate with you to tailor strategies and exercises toward your goal of safely eating as many foods and liquids as possible. Prioritizing your favorite foods and drinks is important to us. And because therapy is online, you can attend from the comfort of home, along with a caregiver or family member.

Functional

Whether at home with family, out with friends, or at work with colleagues--the act of eating and drinking is a social one and makes people feel connected. You'll learn practical strategies and techniques to enhance your quality of life with dysphagia.

Developed by our clinical experts

Expressable’s dysphagia program was designed by our team of clinical experts, who are trained in proven techniques for delivering successful online swallowing therapy. They bring years of experience serving thousands of clients. Our speech therapists consistently earn 4.9/5 ratings from their clients. Our dysphagia program was built using the latest research and clinical best practices. We help you to safely swallow as many foods and liquids as possible by using meaningful techniques specific to your home environment and routines. For safety reasons, we require a partner or caregiver to be present in the home during sessions. We know that progress is greatly enhanced when a caregiver is involved. Their participation is encouraged during therapy sessions, so they can learn how to support you at home.

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