Featuring:
Lindsay M. Stevens, M.A., CCC-SLP
Originally Broadcast on August 12, 2025
Our Meet the Makers Series is a chance to hear directly from dysphagia industry leaders on products that can help manage and treat swallowing disorders.
These one-hour webinars will include a 30 minute presentation, followed by up to 30 minutes of interactive Q&A where you will have a chance to ask all of your questions.
Company: Parapharma Tech, the Makers of Gelmix + Purathick
Website link: www.healthierthickening.com
Continuing Education Credit: NO ASHA CEUs are offered for this webinar. A certificate of participation is provided upon completion of the survey.
Company Description: Providing organic and natural thickeners for infants, children, and adults with swallowing difficulties, Parapharma Tech is dedicated to improving the quality of nutrition and quality of life for people with dysphagia. Gelmix Infant Thickener thickens breast milk and formula, facilitating the retention of nutrients of infant feeds when thickening is recommended for normal spit-up and swallowing difficulties. Purathick Natural Thickener thickens hot and cold liquids, and food, for adults and children with swallowing difficulties. Purathick is a natural, non-starch, non-xanthan gum, alternative to traditional thickeners, great for people with food sensitivities.
Target Audience: Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, feeding therapists, nurses, physicians, and dietitians
Speaker: Lindsay M. Stevens, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 23 years of experience specializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. She currently serves in the Level 3 NICU at Dignity Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital and previously spent 16 years at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she became the first Clinical Specialist in Speech Pathology and co-led the Pediatric Feeding Disorders program. Lindsay also serves as Medical Facilities Manager at Parapharma Tech, offers professional presentations and supervision, and leads her private practice, Stevens Speech Pathology. A multiple-time ASHA ACE award recipient, she draws on both professional expertise and personal experience raising two children with dysphagia to support families and clinicians worldwide.
Please note: The NFOSD is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization. We do not endorse specific products, treatments, or brands. The NFOSD does not provide person-specific medical advice or treatment recommendations. This presentation is for informational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never modify your treatment plan without consulting with your healthcare team. If you need assistance identifying a swallowing disorder specialist, please contact us at info@nfosd.com.