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April 18, 2025

Swallowing is something most of us don’t think twice about—until it becomes difficult. But what if simply counting how many times you can swallow in 30 seconds could help flag potential health concerns? That’s the idea behind the Repetitive Saliva Swallowing Test, or RSST. It’s a quick and simple screening tool used in health care settings to check for signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia, a swallowing disorder that can affect people with neurological conditions, head or neck cancer, and other medical conditions.

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ASHA Voices: After the LA Fires, Learning About AAC and Disaster Preparedness

AAC users and their families stand to benefit from preparing for natural disasters—like a hurricane, or the recent fires that spread through parts of Los Angeles. Two SLPs join the podcast to discuss how speech-language pathologists can help AAC users be ready to navigate the unexpected.

 

April 10, 2025
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