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The second edition of The Adult Dysphagia Pocket Guide: Neuroanatomy to Clinical Practice remains a concise, easily portable reference guide designed specifically for the dysphagia clinician. It centers on the clinical application of normal and abnormal swallowing physiology as it relates to cranial nerves, muscles, and innervations. The text merges clinical neurophysiology of the swallow directly to the assessment and treatment of dysphagia to provide quick access to key clinical information and solutions for clinicians as they complete their swallowing assessments. 

This book serves as a “quick reference” that answers the need for a practical guide that new clinicians, graduate students, and even seasoned clinicians can carry with them and readily access while they are completing their evaluations. It is a must-have resource for any speech-language pathologist treating dysphagia.

New to the Second Edition

• Expanded information on muscle fiber types found in the intrinsic and extrinsic lingual muscles as well as the muscles of mastication
• Includes updated references to reflect the most current research and clinical practices
• Sturdier new spiral-bound design
• Reorganized chapter and tables on cranial nerve exam and swallowing outcome measures

Key Features

• Compact, yet portable design
• Succinct, yet thorough evidence-based information
• Clinically relevant charts and tables make information easy to find
• “Clinician’s note” and “research to practice” boxes provide practical and useful tips for clinicians

Yvette McCoy, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is an Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Health at Moravian University. She currently holds her board certification in swallowing and swallowing disorders. Her clinical and research interests include swallowing neurophysiology and rehabilitation of the impaired swallowing mechanism. Dr. McCoy has numerous peer-reviewed publications and has presented her work at both local and national and conferences as an invited speaker. She has volunteered her time on various committees for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and the Dysphagia Research Society.

Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, has been treating patients with dysphagia for over 15 years. Tiffani has worked in various facilities, including schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and is currently working in Home Health. Tiffani received her Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S) in 2012. Tiffani is the owner of Dysphagia Ramblings and has maintained her blog and social media presence since 2010. She is the author of the app iScreen Aphasia and Dysphagia2Go through SmartyEars and coauthor of the Dysphagia Therapy app through Tactus Therapy. Tiffani has presented multiple webinars for SpeechPathology.com and Northern Speech Services. She is a mentor and has provided content for the Medical SLP Collective. Tiffani has also traveled and presented to various companies throughout the United States. She recently became a Certified Nutrition Coach and enjoys educating others on nutrition.