About CSD
CENTRE FOR SWALLOWING DISORDERS
Swallowing Disorders also called ‘dysphagia’ is a condition that interferes with safe, efficient and pleasurable eating and drinking caused due to problems in structural, neural, muscular function and control. It can occur in children as well as adults as a symptom of underlying disorders (For example: Cleft palate, Bulbar palsy) or can be the result of treatment for another medical condition (For example: Head and Neck Cancer, stroke etc). Children may show feeding and swallowing difficulties due to sensory, motor, developmental or behavioural issues. Persons with dysphagia may experience some of the following symptoms:
- Cough while eating or drinking
- Slow eating/ taking long time to complete meals
- Not able to eat certain type of foods
- Food remains in the mouth after swallowing
- Food/water escapes between the lips
- Breathlessness during or after eating/drinking
- Change in voice after eating/drinking
- Feeling that the food remains in the throat even after multiple swallows
The centre for swallowing disorders @AIISH, Mysuru is involved in identification, assessment, evaluation, and management of dysphagia in children and adults. We have the best infrastructure, facilities and an expert team to serve persons with feeding and swallowing disorders.
OUR VISION is to strive for excellence in clinical care of persons with swallowing disorders.
OUR MISSION is to facilitate improved quality of life of persons with swallowing disorders through our uncompromised clinical care with state-of-the-art resources provided by well-qualified Speech-Language Pathologists, and to contribute to the clinical discipline through systematic and high-impact research outcomes.
OUR TIME-LINE TILL DATE.
The last one year, we could make a difference to these individuals
Clinical Facilities
Comprehensive Swallowing Assessment
• Clinical Swallowing Evaluation
• Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
• High-Resolution Manometry
• Surface Electromyography
• Dry Spirometry
Swallowing Rehabilitation Programs
• Individualized Therapy programs
• Sensory-motor Exercise Based Rehabilitation
• Respiratory strengthening tools
• Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation
• Oro motor strengthening tools
• Adaptive feeding therapy aids
RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- Assessment rooms: 6 nos
- Therapy rooms: 6 nos
- Laboratories: 3nos
- Consultant rooms: 2
- Faculty rooms: 4
- Meeting hall
- Office
Faculty Members / Staff
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Dr. N. Swapna Professor of Speech Pathology, Coordinator Ph Off : 0821-250-2831 Email: swapna@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. Gayathri Krishnan Assistant Professor in Speech/Language Pathology, Member Secretary Ph Off : 0821 2502830 Email: gayathrikrishnan.india@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. T. K. Prakash Professor of ENT, Member Ph Off : 0821-250-2801/2823 Email: prakashtk@aiishmysore.in |
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Mrs. Sindhusha Chandran Assistant Professor of Speech Sciences, Member Ph Off : 0821-250-2832 Email: sindhushac@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Consultant Gastro-enterologist Ph Off : 0821-250-2835 Email: drvijiaytrgastro@gmail.com |
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Ms. Getcy Bebayal F Speech-Language Pathologist Ph Off : 0821-250-2835 Email: getcybebayalf@aiishmysore.in |
Activities
Photo Gallery
Short term training programme
AIISH initiates short-term training program on
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: Procedure & Application in the Assessment of Dysphagia
Public Education
Commemoration of Days:
Swallowing Awareness month-2025
Orientation program for Allied Health Professionals (Nursing Students) regarding early identification and screening for swallowing disorders
Invited talks: SOS Approach to Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Case studies
Dysphagia Awareness Month -2024
Orientation program to Expecting mothers
Topic: feeding milestones and feeding issues in newborn
Orientation program to Elderly people
Topic: swallowing problems in elderly
Providing management guidelines for the patients screened for Dysphagia in collaboration with department of POCD
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Awareness Month-2025
In collaboration with DCS, Resource Exchange and Education through Care and Hope (REECH) program on
Topic: Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Clinical symptoms, Assessment & Management facility available in AIISH
Invited talk:
In collaboration with the Indian Association of Pediatrics
Topic: Comprehensive Pediatric Care for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders"
Screening Program:
Screening for Pediatric Feeding Disorder for PPEP children of AIISH
Research Papers
Research Papers Published in Journals
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SL. No |
Name of the Author (s) |
Title of the paper |
Name of the Journal |
Year |
Doi |
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1 |
Kavya V & Swapna N |
Effect of functional chewing training via tele mode in children with cerebral palsy: A preliminary study |
International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorder |
2024 |
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2 |
Sahana S & Swapna N |
Effect of Be clear treatment on intelligibility in adults with post stroke dysarthria: Acoustic and Perceptual consequences |
Communication Disorders Quartely Journal |
2024 |
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3 |
Sivaranjani, P., N.Swapna & T.K.Prakash |
Investigation of Pharyngeal Swallow function of Healthy Older adults using Visual Analysis of Swallow Efficiency. |
Indian Journal of otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery |
2024 |
DOI:10.1007/s12070-024-05030-x
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4 |
Priyanka, N., Chandran, S., & Swapna, N |
Exploring the Feeding Practices in Neurotypical Children in Karnataka: A Preliminary Survey. |
Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association |
2024 |
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5 |
Krishnan, G., Swapna, N., Prakash, T. K., Chandran, S., Chandrashekariah, B., &Sivaranjani, P. |
Reliability of Scoring Penetration-aspiration from Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing by Novel and Experienced Clinicians. |
Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association |
2024 |
DOI: 10.4103/jisha.jisha_45_24
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6 |
Bebayal, F. G., Joanna, K. B., Kusuma, M., Swapna, N., Kumaresan, D., Priyanka, N., & Chandran, S. |
Investigation of Feeding Skills in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Retrospective Study. |
Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association |
2024 |
Doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-03846-7 |
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7 |
Krishnan G, Kumaresan D, Vasanthalakshmi MS. |
A systematic review of effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on physiological measures of swallow. |
Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association
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2024 |
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8. |
Mahendiran, Dheephiga, S. P. Goswami, Gayathri Krishnan, and Thiraviam Vanitha |
An exploratory study on the prevalence of dysphagia and malnutrition risk among older residents in care homes |
Journal of Food Science and Technology |
2025 |
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9. |
Sahana Srinivasan & Swapna N |
Impact of Be Clear Treatment on Speech and Functional Communication Outcomes in Adults with Post-Stroke Dysarthria |
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research |
2025 |
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M. Shalini &N. Swapna |
The Chewing Challenge: Linking Oral Motor and Oral Sensory Skills to Feeding Difficulties in Autism |
Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association |
2025 | https://doi.org/10.4103/jisha.jisha_5_25 |
Awards received
Best Research Paper Awards received
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Name of the faculty |
Event |
Paper topic |
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Gayathri Krishnan, Darshita Kumaresan, Vasanthalakshmi MS. |
Best paper presentation at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru. 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
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A systematic review of effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on physiological measures of swallow |
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Joanna K B, Darshita Kumaresan, Getcy Bebayal F and Swapna N |
Best Poster presentation at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru. 11th and 12th Dec 2024. |
Immediate effect on spoon feeding skill using an Enhanced textural input of spoon in children with cerebral palsy: An exploratory study
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| Shalini, M., & Swapna, N |
Best Oral presentation at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru. 11th and 12th Dec 2024. |
The Chewing Challenge: Linking Oral Motor and Oral Sensory Skills to Feeding Difficulties in Autism |
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Scientific Presentation
i) International Research Papers Presentations:
1. Sivaranjani & Dr. Swapna , N (2024). Effect of tongue pressing effortful swallow exercise on orofacial muscle strength-A prospective intervention study. Asian Conference on Aging gerontology (Agen 2024).
2. Kusuma M, KB Joanna, Swapa N, Sindusha Chandran & Gayathri Krishnan (2025) Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Caregiver Feeding Style Questionnaire to Indian Context
ii) National Research Papers presentations:
1. Shalini M & Swapna N (2024). Chewing skills in children on autism Spectrum. Paper presented at National Conference on Autism, Chennai. 25.04.2024.
2. Sahana S & Swapna N (2024). Impact of ‘Be Clear’ Treatment on Narrative Intelligibility, Speech Naturalness, Fundamental Frequency, Intensity, and Functional Communication Outcomes in Adults with Post-Stroke Dysarthria. Paper presented at the 55thISHACON-2024, Organized by the Indian Speech and Hearing Association in Kolkata, 19th -21st Jan 2024.
3. Bilvashree, C., &Swapna N (2024). Effect of Effortful Swallow with Progressive Resistance on Tongue Strength and Swallow Safety in Individuals with Post-Stroke Dysphagia- A Preliminary Study. Paper presented at Dysphagia: Assessment and Management for Speech-language Pathologists- Beyond the basics, Organized by JSS Institute of Speech and hearing, Dharwad in association with Karnataka Cancer Therapy and research Institute, Hubballi, 9th -10th Feb 2024.
4. Sonam, B., Bilvashree, C., &Swapna N. (2024). Swallowing Quality of Life (SWAL QOL) of Kannada speaking individuals with and without stroke. Paper presented at Dysphagia: Assessment and Management for Speech-language Pathologists- Beyond the basics, Organized by JSS Institute of Speech and hearing, Dharwad in association with Karnataka Cancer Therapy and research Institute, Hubballi, 9th -10th Feb 2024.
5. Shalini M & Swapna N (2024). Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Speech-Language Pathologists in the Assessment and Management of Feeding Difficulties in the Children on Autism Spectrum. Paper presented at AUTCON- 2024, 8th Annual conference on Autism at Egmore, Chennai, 24th Mar 2024.
6. Getcy Bebayal F, Joanna K B, Darshita K and Swapna N (2024). Caregivers’ Beliefs, Practices and Experiences about Spoon Feeding Children with Cerebral Palsy from Rural North Karnataka. Paper presented at International Dysphagia Conclave. Jaipur, 22nd Nov 2024.
7. Bilvashree, C & Swapna N (2024). Impact of effortful swallow with progressive resistance on swallow safety and functional outcome measures in post- stroke dysphagia. Paper presented at International Dysphagia Conclave, Jaipur, 22nd Nov 2024.
8. Shalabha Ammu Mathew & Swapna N (2024). Trans-adaptation and Validation of Feeding/ Swallowing Impact Survey (FS-IS) in Kannada. Paper presented at International Dysphagia Conclave, Jaipur, 22nd Nov 2024.
9. Sivaranjani P, Swapna N , & Prakash TK (2024). Impact of Oropharyngeal Strengthening Exercise on Swallowing in Healthy Older Adults. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
10. Angeline Stephy Deva S, Swapna N, T.K Prakash (2024). Investigation of swallow functions in persons with dysphonia. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
11. Shalini, M., & Swapna, N (2024). The Chewing Challenge: Linking Oral Motor and Oral Sensory Skills to Feeding Difficulties in Autism. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
12. Prerna Jain & Swapna N (2024). Feeding practices among mothers of typically developing children across three districts of Chhattisgarh: An exploratory study. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
13. Kusuma. M. & Swapna. N. Global Intensive Feeding Therapy (GIFT) in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pre-post comparison study. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
14. Katikar Manasi S1 Megha Manikandan A, Viswajith G, Muhammed Nimshad K, Swapna N (2024). Oral hygiene and its association with oro-sensorimotor issues in children with neuro developmental disorders. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
15. Priyanka. N, & Sindhusha. C. Exploring the Feeding Practices in Neurotypical Children in Karnataka- A Preliminary Survey. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
16. Getcy Bebayal F, Joanna K. B, M. Kusuma, Darshita Kumaresan, Swapna N, Priyanka N, Gayathri Krishnan and Sindhusha Chandran (2024). Investigation of feeding skills in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A Retrospective study. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru,11th - 12th Dec 2024.
17. K.B Joanna, Darshita Kumaresan, Getcy Bebayal F and Swapna N (2024). Immediate effect on spoon feeding skill using an Enhanced textural input of spoon in children with cerebral palsy: An exploratory study. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru. 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
18. Gayathri Krishnan, Darshita Kumaresan, Vasanthalakshmi, M. S (2024). A Systematic Review of Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Physiological Measures of Swallow. Paper presented at National Conference on Feeding and swallowing therapy (AIISH-FeaST), AIISH, Mysuru, 11th and 12th Dec 2024.
Copy rights
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Sl. No |
Title of the work |
Inventors/ Authors |
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CSD therapy case record (L-153798/2024 dated 18.09.2024) |
Dr. N Swapna, Dr. Gayathri Krishnan, & Mrs. Sindhusha Chandran |
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Swallow abilities screening questionnaire for the Indian elderly (SASQ-IE) (L-153578/2024/2024 dated12.09.2024) |
Dr. N Swapna Ms. Shruthi Mohandas |
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Feeding/ Swallowing impact survey-Kannada (FSIS-K) (L-158015/2024 dated 09-12-2024) |
Dr. N Swapna & Ms. Shalabha Ammu Mathew |
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Oral Sensorimotor Evaluation Protocol for Children (OSEP-C) (L153603/2024 dated 12.09.2024) |
Dr. N Swapna |
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Feeding Intervention using Social Stories for children with ASD in Malayalam (FISSA-M) (L-156389/2024 dated 05.11.2024) |
Ms. Sindhusha Chandran & Ms. Sniktha Karikkan |
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Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory in Hindi (BAMBI-H) (L-157282/2024 dated 25-11-2024) |
Ms. Sindhusha Chandran & Ms. Rupapara Devanshi |
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