ABSTRACT
The role of technology is expanding rapidly in many aspects of the diagnostic process
with patients who have neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. In this
article we discuss a broad selection of technological tools that enhance a wide range
of diagnostic tasks, such as taking case histories, administering and scoring tests,
performing acoustic, physiologic, cognitive, and linguistic analyses, making normative
comparisons, profiling diagnostic results, and making diagnostic decisions. Clinicians
are encouraged to scrutinize the relative value of all diagnostic tools to maintaining
the quality of service. An appendix includes information for contacting vendors and
manufacturers of the products discussed.
KEY WORDS
computer-assisted assessment - neurogenic communication disorders - dysphagia
