Swalloworks Therapy Program
Written by Char Boshart, M.A., CCC-SLP
Swallowing and speaking both rely on the oral mechanism—but they are not the same function. Swallowing is brief and purposeful; speech is continuous and expressive. Swallowing depends on intra-oral suction and appropriate tongue-to-palate movement; speech requires immediate, agile articulation. Understanding these differences is essential for effective therapy.
The Swalloworks™ Therapy Program, Fourth Edition provides a clear, systematic approach to retraining the swallowing pattern. Grounded in clinical principles and decades of experience, this comprehensive manual helps you move beyond surface-level techniques to deliver individualized, effective care.
- Build a strong foundational understanding of swallowing function and its distinctions from speech.
- Confidently assess and treat swallowing issues with a structured, step-by-step system.
- Personalize therapy using clearly defined advancement criteria.
- Increase efficiency with ready-to-use lessons and generalization tasks.
- 188-page comprehensive therapy manual (paperback; no shipping charges)
- Extensive rationale base to support clinical decision-making
- Detailed, sequential therapy instructions
- Clear advancement criteria for progression through therapy
- Swallow comparison chart for quick reference
- Numerous generalization tasks to support real-world carryover
- Twelve structured, child-friendly lessons with corresponding practice sheets
- Bonus: downloadable Swalloworks™ Appendix (delivered via email) for easy printing and flexible use
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