Adult esophageal disorders extend beyond the pharynx. Explore reflux, inflammatory, and mechanical disorders, diet management, and positioning strategies.
Live Webinar
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze information from clinical and instrumental assessments to identify appropriate referrals for individuals with dysphagia
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze oropharyngeal dysphagia symptoms resulting from esophageal disorders in adults.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate between treatment strategies to address pharyngo-esophageal dysphagia in adult clients based on assessment findings.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction and Anatomy Review |
| 10-20 Minutes | Esophageal Functions and Oropharyngeal Relationships |
| 20-35 Minutes | Esophageal Disorders - Motility, Inflammatory, Functional Disorders |
| 35-50 Minutes | SLP's role: ID of Esophageal Issues, Positioning, Diet Modification |
| 50-55 Minutes | Case Study Review |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Angela Mansolillo
MA CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing Disorders with more than 30 years of experience. She is a senior Speech-Language Pathologist at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she provides evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with dysphagia and is involved in program planning and development, including quality improvement initiatives, patient education, and clinical policies and protocols. She is also an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Elms College in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Massachusetts. Over the course of her career, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings with children and adult populations with a career-long focus on feeding and swallowing disorders. Recently, she authored “Let's Eat!: A Clinical Guide to the Management of Complex Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders”. Angela is a recent recipient of the Massachusetts Speech and Hearing Associationʼs Award for Clinical Excellence and a sought-after speaker for both live and online continuing education courses, seamlessly blending current research with clinical experience.
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Financial: Angela Mansolillo was paid an honorarium for this course. She has authored a book related to pediatric dysphagia, for which she receives royalties. Non-financial: Angela is a member of ASHA Special Interest Division 13, which focuses on swallowing and swallowing disorders.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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