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Nancy Brough, MA, former speech pathologist

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer any question about swallowing disorders and acquired and/or developmental communication disorders. Examples are aphasia, brain injury (traumatic or from strokes), and degenerative neurologic diseases. I also have specialized knowledge in craniofacial disorders (i.e., cleft palate.)

Experience in the area

Experience in the area: I practiced as a speech pathologist for 20 years.

Education/Credentials

BA/MA Communicative Disorders, CSUN 1981/1986 Clinical training at UCLA and West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

"speech pathologist" is really a misnomer. In this profession, clinicians are trained to evaluate and treat disorders of voice, speech, language, swallowing, and cognition.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

There is ongoing debate whether a speech pathologist or an occupational therapist should treat swallowing disorders. Speech practitioners have the training in the anatomy and physiology of the upper aerodigestive tract, whereas OT has knowledge of feeding (actually getting the food to the mouth.)

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Gehan	08/24/11	9	10	10	Thanks will try to put on You .....
david	08/15/10	10	10	10	Thanks for your prompt and reasoned answer .....
Stephanie B. Potter	04/09/10	10	10	10	Thanks, Nancy!
Chris	07/28/09	10	10	10	Thanks your input has helped a lot .....
Cameron	07/06/09	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Nancy Brough, MA, former speech pathologist

2010-12-30 Premature Baby Girl:

Hi, Monica, While I can't answer your question about the legs, I can tell you a bit about cooing. Babies normally begin to coo between the ages of two and three months. Sounds consist only of vowels

2010-09-27 muscle atrophy due to being bedridden:

As long as the goal is to return home (the discharge plan), PT will help her get back to that level. A highly motivated patient who is weak from atrophy due to a lack of activity can really fool a therapist

2010-08-15 SWALLOWING DISORDER:

Hello, David, "Normal" covers a wide range. The only thing that would consitute a problem in your case is if you were coughing a lot or not getting enough food/fluid to maintain your weight and hydration

2010-08-09 increasing weight:

Hello, Parsa, I'm afraid there is no medicine to assist you in gaining weight. The only thing you can do is increase your calorie intake. A kilo is equivalent to 10,000 calories. If you eat as much

2010-08-08 Is physical therapy important?:

Hi, Ara, Sorry to hear about your dad and how poorly he's doing. I'll try to shed a little light on the subject of rehab. Patients are considered to be rehab candidates (Physical, occupational, or

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