alternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachpharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciessmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachpharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciessmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategy

Safe Swallowing Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Safe Swallow Strategy
    alternate solids and liquids
  2. this allows you to compensate for the problem
    compensatory strategy
  3. Safe Swallow Strategy
    lingual (tongue) sweep
  4. Pressing your chin down against a folded towel or plastic ball
    Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR)
  5. Safe Swallow Strategy
    removing distractions at meal time
  6. this means to correct or repair the problem
    rehabilitative technique
  7. The illness caused by bacteria entering the lungs, usually via food entering the airway
    Aspiration Pneumonia
  8. they vibrate to produce sound and close when we swallow to protect the airway
    true vocal folds
  9. the part of the body that connects the throat to the stomach
    esophagus
  10. throat, connects mouth to esophagus
    pharynx
  11. when food or liquid gets below the TVF
    Aspiration
  12. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash
    Oral Care
  13. Safe Swallow Strategy
    throat clear and re-swallow
  14. the air/ opening between the TVFs
    glottis
  15. A modified diet that eliminates dry/ tough/ crunchy/ chewy textures
    Mechanical-Soft
  16. A modified diet in which foods are pureed to eliminate mixed consistencies
    Puree
  17. Safe Swallow Strategy
    small bites and sips
  18. Safe Swallow Strategy
    slow rate
  19. when food/ liquid enters airway but does not pass TVFs
    penetration
  20. the space inside your mouth
    oral cavity
  21. A regular swallow but with extra squeeze, like swallowing a whole grape
    Effortful Swallow
  22. airway
    Trachea
  23. Safe Swallow Strategy
    sitting up right during/ after meals
  24. Safe Swallow Strategy
    swallow twice