Supporting safe feeding from infancy to adulthood from the lens of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Swallowing changes often happen gradually, and adults may not always recognize when something is becoming unsafe. As a caregiver, you are in a unique position to notice early signs of difficulty. Identifying these red flags can help prevent choking episodes, malnutrition, dehydration, and respiratory complications. Here are the key signs to watch for and why…