Same Menu is not a research journal. This is a practical cooking resource designed to support real life eating within established dysphagia frameworks. The sources below represent the professional organizations, research bodies, and advocacy groups that inform how dysphagia is understood and managed.
These resources shape the standards and evidence behind texture modification, swallowing safety, and patient centered care. Same Menu’s role is to translate those principles into everyday meals that people can actually prepare, share, and enjoy at home.
Professional Standards
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) The primary professional body for speech-language pathologists in the United States, including clinical guidance and continuing education related to swallowing disorders.
International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) The internationally recognized framework defining texture levels and drink thickness for dysphagia management.
Research, Education & Advocacy
Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) An academic organization focused on advancing research into swallowing disorders across disciplines.
SwallowStudies.com An educational resource providing access to swallowing-related research, clinical tools, and continuing education.
National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders (NFOSD)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for individuals living with dysphagia and their caregivers.
How Same Menu fits
Research and clinical standards define what is safe. Advocacy highlights why it matters. Same Menu focuses on how those principles show up at the table, translating established guidance into meals that support participation, dignity, and everyday life.