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Nancy Brough, MA

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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Chris	07/28/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks your input has helped a lot .....
Cameron	07/06/09	10	10	10	10
Rweber	07/03/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your quick response. That's .....
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Caren	06/22/09	10	10	10	10	40/40! A

Recent Answers from Nancy Brough, MA

2009-09-03 How to become a physical therapist:

Hi, Marie, Physical and occupational therapies are hard-science based. Candidates study anatomy and physiology (complete with cadaver dissection)and physics, among other science subjects. I certainly

2009-09-02 Burning mouth:

Hi, James, There are many causes of Burning Mouth Syndrome, and each has its own treatment. I suggest you investigate the exhaustive material to be found at mayoclinic.com. Just search "burning mouth

2009-08-26 Bedridden Father:

Hello, Grace, I'm so sorry about your dad; the situation sounds like a real mess. His doctor needs to be consulted about his case. Polysporin will do nothing for the bedsores, which are actually

2009-08-24 PT and early intervention:

Hi, Alec, Congratulations on finishing PT school! In my experience, early intervention is either hospital-based (outpatient)or school-based. Where I am (CA), working in the schools requires a special

2009-08-23 Playing rugby after skull fracture:

Hi, Rhys, Unfortunately, even a mild concussion stretches and tears brain neurons. One can't have a skull fracture without a brain injury. Such injuries are cumulative. I'm familiar with how rough

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