Publisher's Synopsis
A practical guide and resource CDrom that helps determine how safe an individuals swallow is and wh. This guidance booklet and assessment tool is designed for anyone who supports adults with learning disabilities to eat and drink both non-qualified and qualified carers. This support can range from general observation at meal or snack times, to manually encouraging someone with cutlery to feed themself, to feeding someone all of their meals and drinks. The booklet outlines the normal swallowing process and outlines what can go wrong if someone has a delayed or absent swallow, as well as signs to look out for.
