Swallow Studies

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Studies seeking to diagnose or treat swallowing disorders, any of a variety of pathological or congenital conditions that make it difficult for the individual to swallow food normally. Symptoms include a lump in the throat, hoarseness, a sore throat, pain during swallowing, avoidance of specific foods or liquids and repeated attacks of pneumonia due to unconscious aspiration of food into the lungs. (Adapted from AIRS YF-3000.8280)

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Statewide Provider
2300 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-272-3167
Statewide Provider
Organization Name: University of New Mexico (UNM), Center for Development and Disability (CDD)
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Address:
2300 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-272-3167
Fax: 505-272-9014
Services Provided: The New Mexico SAFE (Supports and Assessment for Feeding and Eating) Pediatric Team provides feeding evaluations and recommendations for children with feeding difficulties, e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), behavior difficulties, and medical concerns. Feeding assessment focuses on behavioral feeding issues, oral motor function, positioning, adaptive equipment, food textures, health screening, and nutrition/diet analysis.
Source: University of New Mexico, Center for Development and Disability
Last Updated: 12/1/2022