Supporting Students with Dysphagia – Practical Strategies Handout (Printable PDF)

This one-page digital download offers clear, practical strategies for supporting students with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) in the classroom and throughout the school day.

Perfect for general education teachers, SPED staff, paraprofessionals, school nurses, and therapists, this printable handout builds on our Understanding Dysphagia resource by focusing on what school staff can do to help keep students safe and included.

🛠 What's Included:

• Real-world classroom strategies to reduce choking risk and food refusal

• Mealtime and snack time support tips

• Supervision, positioning, and communication recommendations

• Collaboration notes for working with therapists and medical teams

• Reminders about why dysphagia support matters for safety and success

💡 Why It’s Helpful:

• Makes a great addition to student binders, safety plans, or staff training materials

• Coordinates with our Understanding Dysphagia and Dysphagia: Food & Liquid Visual Cues charts

• Designed for busy educators—clean, concise, and ready to use

📄 Digital File (PDF)
🖨️ 1 page | Full color | 8.5" x 11"
💻 Print or view digitally
🔐 Personal/classroom use only

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