Children in speech therapy, especially in school environments, often work on the same sound for years when their articulation is actually a symptom of a larger structural or functional issue. Correct differential diagnosis and treatment planning is essential for these children to get the most efficient and effective therapy. Major Topics: Basics of Oromyofunctional therapy Lingual rest posture, muscle tone and range of motion Tongue thrust Swallowing saliva, liquids and food Measuring change Articulation Therapy
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MS, CCC-SLP
Linda D’Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP completed her degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Oregon, her medical externship at the Oregon Health Sciences University Medical Center, and her clinical fellowship at the Oregon VA Medical Center. As an adjunct instructor, she has taught graduate courses in oromyofunctional disorders and craniofacial disorders. She has reviewed manuscripts for the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, and the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Her paper “Oral dysfunction as a cause of malocclusion” in the journal Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research was awarded the most downloaded article for the journal in 2019 and 2020. She has lectured on oral physiology at several universities, including Stanford and Tufts. Currently, she is an adjunct instructor at the Universität Jaume in Catalan Spain Dental Masters Program, and the Vienna School for Interdisciplinary Dentistry.
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Timeline |
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90 min: Basics of oromyofuncional therapy |
90 min: Tongue thrust and swallowing |
165 min: Measuring change and articulation therapy |
15 min: Closing Summary |
Financial | Linda D'Onofrio received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |