Type of compensation | Example |
---|---|
Behavioural | Slowing down eating and drinking |
Spontaneous dietary adjustments | |
Help with feeding | |
Altered social setting (eg, sitting alone) | |
Postural | Sitting up or lying on side |
Removal of neck restrictions | |
Control of abnormal movements | |
Oropharyngeal | Head turning, supraglottic swallow, sensory stimulation through textures and diet |
Breathing | Prompt treatment of pulmonary problems, effective coughing techniques: first aid measures (eg, Heimlich manoeuvre) |