Publisher's Synopsis
An invaluable text for dysphagia courses in speech-language pathology programmes, 'Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment Planning' integrates the fundamentals of aerodigestive tract anatomy and physiology with objective assessment techniques and multidisciplinary treatment approaches. Contributors from speech-language pathology, otolaryngology, and gastroenterology present a variety of perspectives across domains of the professionals who serve patients with swallowing disorders. The fifth edition has been thoroughly updated, with expanded references, perspectives on recently published literature reviews, and additional figures and tables.