Speech Language Pathologists play an important role in the management and remediation of symptoms presented after a medullary stroke. In reference to the woman in Bhatnagar’s (2013) case, clinical suggestions include: compensatory strategies for dysphagia treatment and the use of an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device to promote communication (Wallace, & Bradshaw, 2010). Compensatory strategies will include diet modifications to facilitate swallowing (Gupta & Banerjee, 2014). Singh & Hamdy (2005) state that dysphagia therapy should focus on improving nutritional status and returning the patient to a normal diet. In the study by Teasell et al. (2002) 11 patients with evidence of medullary stroke received dietary modification
