rehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblempenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballcompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaairwayglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFspharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagustruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapePureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistencieslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblempenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballcompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaairwayglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFspharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagustruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapePureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistencieslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategy

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