The Adult Dysphagia Pocket Guide: Neuroanatomy to Clinical Practice

Second Edition

Yvette M. McCoy, Tiffani Wallace

Details: 225 pages, B&W, Spiral Bound, 4.5" x 8"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-771-3

Release Date: 10/28/2025

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Available for purchase starting 09/29/2025

Print Book: $89.95
eBook: $89.95

About

The second edition of Adult Dysphagia Pocket Guide: Neuroanatomy to Clinical Practice remains a concise, easily portable reference guide designed specifically for the dysphagia clinician. It centers on the clinical application of normal and abnormal swallowing physiology as it relates to cranial nerves, muscles, and innervations. The text merges clinical neurophysiology of the swallow directly to assessment and treatment of dysphagia to provide quick access of key clinical information and solutions for clinicians as they are completing their swallowing assessments.
This book serves as a "quick reference" that answers the need for a practical guide that new clinicians, graduate students, and even seasoned clinicians can carry with them and readily access while they are completing their evaluations. It is a must-have resource for any speech-language pathologist treating dysphagia.

New to the Second Edition

Expanded information on muscle fiber types found in the intrinsic and extrinsic lingual muscles as well as the muscles of mastication
Includes updated references to reflect the most current research and clinical practices
Sturdier new spiral-bound design
Reorganized chapter and tables on cranial nerve exam and swallowing outcome measures

Key Features

Compact, yet portable design
Succinct, yet thorough evidence-based information
Clinically relevant charts and tables make information easy to find
“Clinician’s note” and “research to practice boxes” providing practical and useful tips for clinicians

Authors

Yvette M. McCoy

Yvette M. McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Health at Moravian University. She currently holds her board certification in swallowing disorders. Ms. McCoy has numerous peer-reviewed publications and serves on the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Executive Committee as Secretary and the Pennsylvania Speech-Hearing Association as Vice President of Membership and Ethics. She has volunteered her time on various committees for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Dysphagia Research Society, and has been invited to present her work at both state and national conferences.

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Tiffani Wallace

Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, has been treating patients with dysphagia for over 15 years. Ms. Wallace has worked in various facilities, including schools, SNF's, outpatient, home health and acute care. She is currently working as a clinician in home health and acute care completing all Modified Barium Swallow Studies. Ms. Wallace holds the honor of Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S). Ms. Wallace is a member of ASHA and has recently earned her 13th ACE award. Ms. Wallace currently serves on the Advisory Board for Smarty Ears Inc and is a co-author of Dysphagia2Go. She is the author of the app iScreen Aphasia. She also co-authored the app Dysphagia Therapy with Tactus Therapy. Ms. Wallace has created multiple webinars for SpeechPathology.com and Northern Speech Services. She also travels and speaks for PESI and Speech and Voice Enterprises about assessing and treating dysphagia and new topics in dysphagia. Ms. Wallace enjoys sharing information on dysphagia through her website www.dysphagiaramblings.com.

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