Swallowing & Dysphagia

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Celebrating Dr Stefani Knijnik: A PhD Strengthening Feeding Practice Across the Lifespan

In May, our team celebrated a milestone that reflects everything Thrive Feeding Clinic stands for: evidence‑based practice, clinical depth, and genuine care for families. On that day, Dr Stefani Knijnik officially graduated with her PhD from the University of Sydney — a culmination of years of research, clinical practice, learning, challenge and growth. Stef’s work […]

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Thrive Feeding Clinic: Specialist Feeding & Swallowing Support Across the Lifespan in Newcastle & the Hunter

Feeding and swallowing are among the most complex human behaviours. They rely on coordinated motor skills, sensory processing, respiratory control, emotional regulation and medical stability. When any part of this system becomes disrupted, feeding can quickly become stressful, unsafe or overwhelming — for infants, children, adults and older adults alike. Thrive Feeding Clinic was created

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Clinician supporting an older adult during safe drinking, demonstrating hands‑on assistance used in swallowing (dysphagia) assessments.

What a Swallowing (Dysphagia) Assessment Actually Involves

For adults, older adults and carers Swallowing difficulties can appear gradually or suddenly — after illness, with ageing, or alongside neurological conditions. A swallowing assessment helps identify what’s happening and how to keep eating and drinking safe. Here’s what to expect. 1. A conversation about your concerns We start by discussing: This helps us understand

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