National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders (NFOSD)
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Covina, CA).
(415) 326-3673
NFOSD is a nonprofit for people with swallowing problems, called dysphagia, and the people who care for them. It runs online support groups, shares webinars and articles, and lists local support groups, including one in Johns Creek, Georgia.
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What they offer 9
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Adult Virtual Swallowing Support GroupService
A monthly online meeting for adults living with swallowing problems and their caregivers. A licensed therapist and a swallowing specialist usually lead it.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Dysphagia Job BoardService
A page of job openings in swallowing-related fields, from clinical jobs to research roles.
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Dysphagia Research Portal and Clinical Trial ListingsProgram
An online list of dysphagia studies, clinical trials and surveys that patients, families and professionals can look through. NFOSD shares them but does not vouch for them.
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NFOSD-Affiliated Local Support Group ChaptersService
NFOSD lists more than two dozen local support groups across the country for people with swallowing problems and their loved ones. Georgia's group meets in Johns Creek and is run by two speech-language pathology clinicians.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Online Facebook Swallowing Support GroupsService
NFOSD has two Facebook groups where people share stories, tips and support. One is for adults, families and caregivers. The other is for parents and families of children with feeding and swallowing problems.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Referrals and Specialist InformationService
NFOSD can help you find a swallowing specialist. Email the group, and its medical advisory board can share referral information for the right kind of specialist.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Virtual Caregiver Support GroupService
A monthly online group for people who care for someone with swallowing problems. Caregivers share experiences and ideas for coping.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Webinars and Educational VideosProgram
NFOSD hosts TAD Talks and Meet the Makers webinars where experts and product makers share news about swallowing care, tools and research. Some past sessions have recordings you can watch.
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