Advances in Research on Communication and Swallowing Difficulties Associated with Neurodegenerative Disease

Dear Colleagues,

Being able to effectively communicate and to eat and drink are essential components of our everyday life. Communication and swallowing difficulties are commonly associated with a number of different neurodegenerative conditions. There is, therefore, a significant need to understand the nature of these conditions, the impact they have on people’s lives, and how best to assess and treat these conditions.

This Special Issue of Brain Sciences aims to present a collection of recent advancements in the area of communication and swallowing difficulties associated with degenerative neurological disease. Authors are invited to submit articles on original research and review articles on a broad range of topics including the following: the nature of communication or swallowing disorders associated with a specific neurodegenerative condition, the impact of communication or swallowing disorders associated with a specific neurodegenerative condition on people’s lives, assessment methods for communication and swallowing disorders for people who have neurodegenerative conditions, and treatment approaches for communication and swallowing disorders associated with neurodegenerative conditions.

Dr. Naomi Cocks
Dr. Jade Cartwright
Guest Editors

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