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Oromyofunctional Therapy: Change in Structure

6.0 Hours
419
Video

Course Description

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


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Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1
Describe the basics of oromyofunctional therapy.
2
Demonstrate treatment plans for typical and atypical children.
3
Create and build personal accountability in children.
4
Calculate change over time.
5
Identify when to make a specialized referral.

About Presenters

Linda D'Onofrio

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.

Additional Information

Speechtherapypd.com
Intermediate Level
0.60 ASHA CEUs

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Course Timeline

Timeline
90 min: Basics of oromyofuncional therapy
90 min: Tongue thrust and swallowing
165 min: Measuring change and articulation therapy
15 min: Closing Summary

Course Disclosure

The content of this course is based on the research and experience of the presenter. You are responsible to do your own research to determine if the information and skills taught are appropriate for your clients/students/patients.
Disclosure Statement for Linda D'Onofrio
Financial Linda D'Onofrio received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com.
Nonfinancial No relevant non-financial relationships exist.

Linda D'Onofrio

MS, CCC-SLP

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