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Expert Profile: Nancy Brough, MA

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: I practiced as a speech pathologist for 20 years . Education/Credentials: BA and MA in Communicative Disorders.

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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.)
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 210
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
90
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
I really do believe they are all 10s. Nancy has given us more information and things to try that actually make sense in this one email than in 7 mont
(Susan on 04/08/08)
Ms Brough was very knowledgable about the subject and did answer my questions completely.
(Gena on 03/22/08)
Thank you so much for the advice. I was unsure if I needed to go see a neurologist. Thank you again!
(Nicole on 03/20/08)
RESPONSE TIME WAS GREAT, WORDING TERMINOLOGY WAS UNDERSTANDABLE, NANCY WAS TO THE POINT AND NOT OFF BASE AS TO WHAT SHE WAS SAYING. HER RECOMMENDATIO
(HAROLYN MARIE on 12/31/07)
among the best of the best of experts i have dealt with on this site, thank you.
(Rob on 04/08/07)
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Recent Answers from Nancy Brough, MA
2008-08-25  physical therapy I suggest you look at the APTA website (American Physical Therapy Association) to find out. Another thought is posting your question on Yahoo Answers. I do know you must go to PT school specifically,...
2008-08-21  ethical issue?? Hi, Hanna, Any service provider can set its own fees. For example, a therapist charges $150 per visit. Insurance only reimburses the provider $90, so the patient is responsible for the other $60. I...
2008-06-22  Bed sore Nurses usually train family members in patient care prior to discharge from the hospital, including how to prevent bedsores (also known as "decubiti", or "decubitus ulcers"). Prevention consists of turning...
2008-04-25  Dysphagia A few comments and questions: You don't say if the laryngeal atresia was congenital or due to intubation injury...
2008-04-11  mother has foot drip The physical therapist is the one to answer your questions about your mom. Ask him/her about an AFO for the foot drop, and what may be causing her foot to do that. While you're at it, ask if the leg contracions...
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