Swallow Disorder/Dysphagia Clinics

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Programs that provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic and/or treatment services for individuals who have mild to complex swallowing problems, known as dysphagia. Serious complications can include choking, malnutrition and lung infections, including pneumonia. Swallowing problems can be caused by a number of things, such as stroke, brain injury or a spinal cord injury that has resulted in reduced coordination and movement of the swallowing mechanism. (AIRS LR-1750.8290)

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Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.
Nationwide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth or services at a regional/national headquarters location.
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