Pediatric dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a condition which can occur in one or more of the four phases of swallowing, risking aspiration of food or liquid into the trachea. Adult dysphagia is often a result of neurological damage, neurological disorders, or obstruction, such as a tumor or treatment for a tumor.

The goal of speech therapy is to improve the safety and efficiency of swallow by determining the phase or phases which are affected and implementing specific exercises to address such. At Cornerstone, we work closely with the parents or caregiver as different food textures and liquid consistencies are introduced and gradually adjusted to meet the needs of each specific patient.