Swallow Vision: paediatric laryngeal ultrasound

Dr Mari Viviers, Clinical Lead for Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy, provides insights into the Swallow Vision research team's work on paediatric laryngeal ultrasound. She explains how speech and language therapists are exploring ultrasound as a bedside assessment tool for infants and children, including assessment of vocal fold mobility. The interview discusses the team's feasibility work and the potential to bring assessment closer to the point of care. Dr Viviers also outlines plans for further clinical studies and the development of approaches to assessing sucking and swallowing in neonates and infants.

This interview took place at the PCCS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in London.