compensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemtruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategypharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistencieslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturespenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemtruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategypharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistencieslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturespenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategy

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