Dysphagia Services in the School Setting: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

This article discusses feeding and swallowing (dysphagia) services in schools. As we know, students spend six to seven hours a day in school with time scheduled for snacks and lunch. These meal and snack times can be challenging and put students with feeding and swallowing issues at risk for aspiration, choking, or inadequate intake. This article will address factors that influence service delivery to these students. The terms dysphagia and feeding and swallowing disorder will be used interchangeably throughout this article.