oralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapesmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapesmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairway

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