Book Description
The Dysphagia Cookbook is a specialty cookbook filled with nutritious, great-tasting recipes for those whose eating options are limited by chewing and swallowing difficulties. All of the recipes focus on enhancing flavor, presentation, texture, aroma, and color, for there are many other products that supply nutritious calories or liquids but give little attention to these quality-of-life concerns.

Some of the unique aspects of The Dysphagia Cookbook make it particularly useful and practical. These include:

• A classification of S, G, or P indicates consistency levels of soft, ground, or puréed.

• Flexible instructions provide suggestions for adapting recipes to accommodate increasing levels of chewing and swallowing difficulties.

• There are many recipes with an international flavor that do not use difficult-to-find ingredients.

• Ready-made products that have been tested for thickness, flavor, ease of chewing, and ease of purchase and preparation are listed.

• A section on must-have kitchen supplies helps cooks deal with the new ways of preparing food for people with swallowing difficulties.

• The approach is practical rather than clinical.

The ritual of eating gives shape and meaning to our lives. Many meals are consumed in a pleasant atmosphere with the company of loved ones and friends in lively conversation. The Dysphagia Cookbook is an attempt to restore this joy and dignity to those whose pleasure in this area has been limited to one degree or another. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Awesome book
This book is awesome,very helpful and comes at a great price! There aren't many good quality books on this topic that include tasty recipes + pertinent info about swallowing difficulties. Highly recommend.

Very helpful
My mom has Multiple System Atrophy, which combines the worst of Parkinson's and ALS, among others. Not only can she not swallow well, she really cannot chew at this stage of her illness. This book recognizes both problems, unlike some other similar cookbooks I've tried. And I love the fact that healthy folks can enjoy the recipes as well. All in all, a big help when I was fast running out of tasty ideas.

wonderful recipes for als patients and their families!
I really found this cookbook helpful since it was written by people who know first hand what ALS victims are experiencing. I was pleased with the types of food offered in this cookbook, it was nice simple ordinary style of meals just like we have always eaten. This is a helpful cookbook for the families of ALS patients. I highly recommend it.

good food, good mood
This book enabled me to keep my sanity and enjoy family mealtime again! My son was recovering from jaw surgery. I was fixing a meal for the family and preparing something separate for my son. He grew weary of the blandness and monotony. I became tired and frustrated. The whole family was cranky. The solution was The Dysphagia Cookbook. The food was easy enough for my son to eat, palatable to the rest of the family, and I had only one meal to prepare! The recipes offer variety and flexibility. I found recipes for mature tastes as well as meals for a child's delight. I was pleasantly surprised to find a few new cocktails as well! Swallowing difficulties or not, anyone could use this cookbook.
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A Volume In The Singular Resource Guide Series.Pediatric Dysphagia Resource Guide presents up-to-date and pertinent information on pediatric dysphagia, condensed into an easily accessible guide that every speech-language pathologist working with children with swallowing disorders must have. It covers information regarding normal aspects of neurodevelopment, oral-motor feeding skills, and anatomy/physiology of swallowing. Additionally, this book orients clinicians to all aspects of working in the NICU/PICU environment including how to monitor the equipment, effects of medications on feeding and swallowing, and etiologies of swallowing disorders. Case studies, charts, graphs, indexes, and reproducible forms are especially helpful for the new speech-language pathology graduate. ... Read more

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Good!
I received my textbook in a timely manner within the scheduled times and it was in good condition. I recommend this seller.

Good!
I got my book at the time I was supposed to...I'm definitely pleased!

Somer Davis

an okay book
I think the pictures could be a little better, maybe in color ... Read more

Book Description
Clinical Anatomy & Physiology of the Swallow Mechanism is a new title in the Dysphagia Series.With over 150 figures, tables and illustrations, this book helps extend the basic anatomy and physiology knowledge of the speech-language pathologist, applying it to normal deglutition and dysphagia in the adult population.Medical terminology is used throughout to facilitate thorough and precise communication across multi-disciplinary teams.In the rapidly progressing field of dysphagia diagnosis and management, this book incorporates clinically relevant primary research into its discussions while anticipating continued advancement in the understanding of this complex topic.This book revisits articulatory anatomy in the framework of deglutition and approaches physiology from this very specialized perspective. ... Read more

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Clinical Anatomy & Physiology of the Swallow Mechanism
In great shape and arrived on time. ... Read more

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This pocket-sized reference is for clinicians who manage patients withdysphagia. Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists,physicians, clinical dieticians, nurses, and pharmacists will find thisbook to be a helpful, handy resource. Drugs and Dysphagia is carefullyorganized, allowing quick access to precise information. The textcomprises three parts: Part 1-overviews the nervous system and the swallow process. An overview of the effects of medications on swallowing isprovided in Chapter 3. Part 2-addresses medications that affect thecentral nervous system. Medications associated with oral, pharyngeal, andesophageal dysphagia; causes of dysphagia; and drug-induced dysphagia arediscussed. Part 3-deals with important medications that can causedysfunction of the gastrointestinal system and those that are used totreat gastrointestinal dysfunction. Tables are included throughout forthis quick and easy-to-use reference. These tables are organized intomedication groups based on their use. Specific medications from each group are listed by both generic and brand name. The tables include therecommended doses of these medications; and the commonly encountered sideeffects associated with them, which may contribute to dysphagia. ... Read more

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Numerous health care specialists are involved in the management of swallowing disorders, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, nurses, dietitians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, otolaryngologists, and radiologists.This unique and important book, now in its third edition, approaches management of the patient with a swallowing impairment from each of these perspectives, giving the reader a solid understanding of how each contributes to the total care of the patient. ... Read more

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Accompanying interactive CD-ROM shows a series of dynamic swallowingstudies of 10 normal adults and 9 dysphagic adults through videoanimations quantifying different portions of the swallow -Reviews majorstrategies for evaluation such as bedside, clinical, radiographic, andendoscopic evaluations in neurogenic, head and neck, pediatric, and otherpopulations of dysphagic patients -Structured so that informationregarding normal swallow and characteristics of particular adultpopulations are presented first. ... Read more

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This book offers a concise, readable explanation of the theory of dysphagia and bridges that with material on clinical application. Covering both adult and paediatric swallowing assessment, treatment and management, the book will provide clinicians with common clinical presentations of dysphagia and a framework for a problem based learning approach. ... Read more

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A must have book for professional interest in field of dysphagia
An amazing book!!
Comprehensive content from basic anatomy to normal variation of different groups to assessment method and treatment
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The National Dysphagia Diet, a multi-level diet for patients experiencingdysphagia, includes: Sample diets Preparation methods and practiceapplications Resource lists for professionals and for patients A must fordietary managers, dietitians and medical professionals who work withpatients experiencing dysphagia. ... Read more

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-Provides a complete step-by-step tutorial covering the assessment process frompatient introduction to final decision stage-Presents comprehensive review of methods for obtaining health history andconducting the clinical examination-Includes point-by-point instruction for the successful administration ofvideofluoroscopic and flexible endoscopic evaluations-Layered text provides easy access for quick reference or expanded discussioncovering specific topics ... Read more

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A clinician's handbook: from novice to tutor
Of the growing number of texts in dysphagia management, this books still holds its own."Manual of dysphagia assessment..." achieves the balance of focus (on specific methods of assessment) and breadth (of clinician level of skill and interest).In the current climate of demand for instrumental assessment, the clinical swallow exam is justly covered in detail, from social and medical history, to areas only recently receiving recognition for their importance, such as oral hygiene.
The clinical swallow exam, videofluoroscopic and laryngoscopic swallow evals are covered thoroughly.Each section can be read/referred to in isolation.Where I think this book is really useful is that the major swallow assessments are together in one compact volume; presented in a manner that makes comparison much easier than in some texts.The manual is written in a format that is equally useful propped up beside me in clinic or as a reference for teaching.There are many citations to research although critical appraisal of these works is left to the reader.
The structured assessment presentation is great for both the novice and experienced practitioner.Although there is a wealth of information, this is far from a dry text; it is written by a practicing speech-language pathologist with obvious experience.You can see he actually knows what a patient looks like.Mr Murray details those points we all like to think we remember in our daily work and a few we might never have thought of.I avidly read this book as a novice and I'm still referring to it some years later as a tutor! ... Read more

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Fully revised, updated and expanded, Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders, Second Edition, provides readers with a concise reference on allaspects of swallowing disorders, including incidence, anatomy and physiology, etiology, diagnosis and nutrition. ... Read more

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This innovative text addresses issues related to the management of the adult petient who has dysphagia - an area of clinical interest that is relatively new as much of the existing literature has focused on the physiologic and diagnostic aspects of dysphagia.Concentrating on long-term management and complete rehabilitation efforts when appropriate.Management of Adult Neurogenic Dysphagia serves as a valuable reference for treatment planning, clinical management, and dialogues regarding ethical dilemmas in service delivery to the patient with neurogenic dysphagia. ... Read more

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Management of Adult Neurigenic Dysphagia
This book was very informative.It contained chapters pertaining to all of the hot issues in dysphagia management, including malnutrition/dehydration and reimbursement issues.Treatment strategies included both old and new methodology. ... Read more

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A Volume in the Early Childhood Intervention SeriesPediatric Swallowing and Feeding:Assessment and Management, 2E is the comprehensive primary reference for assessment and management of infants and children of all ages with feeding and swallowing problems and is updated and expanded in this second edition.The authors cogently detail vital information with clarity and precision for all professionals involved with pediatric swallowing and feeding disorders.New chapters focus on behavioral related feeding problems and chronic aspiration.Major reorganization adds evidence based, up-to-date information useful to the student as well as the seasoned practitioner. ... Read more

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Excellent book!
I found this book very helpful and informative.It is easy to read and provides a wide variety of charts and information.Great section on early feeding development.Have enjoyed the whole book. ... Read more

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This comprehensive manual provides a clinical, yet practical, approach to treating tracheostomized and ventilator-dependent patients. It provides the learner with clinical and case research information and encourages him/her to apply that information to their patient’s needs on an individualized basis, rather than employing a “cook book” approach to treatment. Emphasis is also placed on individualizing treatment and assessment protocols. The organizational structure is conducive to learning, as information builds on itself progressively from chapter to chapter. ... Read more

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trach/vent basics
This book is an excellent book for those speech therapists who haven't worked much with the trach/vent population and would like to learn more.It's perfect for learning the basics.

Appropriate for students
This book is appropriate for students, not practitioners.Content is very basic. ... Read more

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Designed for use in bedside evaluations of patients referred for swallowing function assessment.The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability is a quick and reliable tool.It is an efficient and cost-effective assessment tool allowing clinicians to evaluate patients and determine which ones are true candidates for more involved instrumental evaluation.This tool may also be utilized for monitoring swallowing skills over time.The manual will include a technical manual as well as step-by-step user's guide.The user's guide section will also include information on how to use the instrument for outcomes data collection, monitoring patient status, and other clinical applications other than its primary purpose. ... Read more

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A perfect companion for Assessment of Dysphagia in Adults:Resources and Protocols in English and Spanish, this new volume isdesigned as a resource book on swallowing disorders, complete withprotocols for treating those disorders. The resource portion of the bookoffers background information and treatment overviews for dysphagia andevaluates the advantages and disadvantages of various procedures. Theprotocols portion provides treatment programs and exercises in an easy tofollow format. Protocols and exercises are provided in both English andSpanish.

All forms presented in the book are provided in user-friendly MicrosoftWord documents on an accompanying CD-ROM which clinicians are encouraged tomodify and reproduce. ... Read more

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There's no doubt that dysphagia must be considered from an anatomical orphysiological viewpoint in order to diagnose the condition and deve lop atreatment plan. But today, more than ever, clinicians must also considerthe legal, ethical, and social issues associated with dysphag ia care.This book provides a first-rate, up-to-the-minute understandi ng of thecontinuum of care that includes patients, families, and prof essionals.Readers will also gain a better understanding of the legal risks andethical considerations in treatment of dysphagia -- as well as the socialand cultural implications of treatment approaches. ... Read more