# SmallTalk Dysphagia — Dysphagia Communication App

> Visual communication aid for dysphagia with spoken phrases and treatment videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Lingraphicare, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-dysphagia/id337184701 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lingraphicare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310102861)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 263 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-dysphagia/id337184701/reviews.md

## What is SmallTalk Dysphagia?

SmallTalk Dysphagia lets you take along the words and phrases you need to communicate your swallowing needs. It provides a vocabulary of pictures and icons that talk in a male or female voice. 

The app contains 50 phrases that cover eating, meal assistance, diet, liquids, medications, and compensatory treatment techniques. It also contains four demonstration videos of treatment techniques commonly used for swallowing.  

You can easily rearrange the order of the icons or remove others to make it simpler to focus on your most important messages. Then, reset the app to return to original settings.  

WHO IS THIS APP FOR? 

+ Stroke Survivors 
+ People with Dysphagia 
+ Speech-Language Pathologists 
+ Speech-Language Pathology Students 

Learn more about Lingraphica at www.aphasia.com

## Key features

- Picture and icon vocabulary
- Spoken phrases (male/female voice)
- 50 communication phrases
- Demonstration videos
- Customizable icon order
- Reset to original settings

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-dysphagia/id337184701/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Speech Pathologist

*2012-03-15*

A nice tool for patients. I would make one recommendation. Dysphagia is mispronounced by the speaker. Recommend using the medical dictionary or Webster's dictionary for the correct way to say the word.

### 5/5 — Upgrade is fantastic!

*2010-11-22*

This is a wonderful app and fills a very important void for AAC users with swallowing issues. I love the new ability to customize, and just in time for Thanksgiving feasts! Great job!!

### 5/5 — SmallTalk Dysphagia

*2010-05-21*

Amazing!!! What a wonderful tool for some of our most needing students, in a format that is affordable for school, clinic and home. Keep producing, our kids need you....

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2009-11-21*

Wonderful. This app gives a voice to people who have difficulty with the most important activity of daily living... eating!

## Frequently asked questions about SmallTalk Dysphagia

### What is SmallTalk Dysphagia?

SmallTalk Dysphagia is a medical communication app designed to help individuals with swallowing difficulties express their needs. It uses pictures and icons that speak phrases related to eating, diet, and treatment techniques.

### Who is SmallTalk Dysphagia for?

This app is intended for stroke survivors, individuals with dysphagia, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathology students.

### Does SmallTalk Dysphagia have ads?

Yes, SmallTalk Dysphagia contains advertisements.

### How many phrases are included in SmallTalk Dysphagia?

The app includes 50 phrases covering topics such as eating, meal assistance, diet, liquids, medications, and compensatory treatment techniques.

### Can I customize SmallTalk Dysphagia?

Yes, you can easily rearrange the order of icons or remove them to simplify communication and focus on your most important messages.

### What devices does SmallTalk Dysphagia support?

SmallTalk Dysphagia is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### When was SmallTalk Dysphagia last updated?

The app was last updated on April 20, 2021, with version 4.7.

### What is the user rating for SmallTalk Dysphagia?

SmallTalk Dysphagia has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on one review.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7 — 2021-04-20

Minor back-end improvements.

### 4.4 — 2020-07-29

Bug fixes; Video icons now show the icon text underneath.

### 4.1 — 2020-05-01

Bug fixes and Ability to edit video icons.

### 4.0 — 2020-04-21

Newly redesigned in 2020! SmallTalk Dysphagia has been updated with a modern look and feel, and critical bugs fixes.

### 3.4 — 2015-07-28

Minor bug fixes

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