September 2011 - Orofacial Myology

Client can’t slurp, suction, problem with “dry” swallows

Thursday, 29 September 2011 by Administrator

I assume he is able to obtain and maintain suction. But, he can't slurp. We have tried numerous ways. I’ve tried to show him what my tongue does, and showed him placement in the mirror.

RDH questions re enlarged tonsils, timing for therapy, speech considerations

Thursday, 15 September 2011 by Administrator

... Could her speech be sooooooo poor due to the 60 % airway or is there some delayed development issue that no one knows about??????

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UTT open bite how long to wait for tx

Thursday, 01 September 2011 by Administrator

I am working with a 7 year old with an anterior open bite. .....background: Referred to me for tongue thrust by her SLP who cannot make progress on her frontal /s/. This girl started with me 3 months ago in November. Evaluation revealed open mouth posturing, forward tongue resting position, drooling, tongue thrust on swallow, and large tonsils.

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Month: September 2011

Client can’t slurp, suction, problem with “dry” swallows

RDH questions re enlarged tonsils, timing for therapy, speech considerations

UTT open bite how long to wait for tx