swallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayTracheaAirwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFspharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophaguslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciessitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayTracheaAirwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFspharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophaguslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciessitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFs

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