Dark L production and ankyloglossia

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Q: Some of my clients seem to have a dark L that is somehow “off”. Since the course, I have been considering it in regards to one client in particular and what we learned about tongue function.  I wondered if the issue was making the L without enough activation of the lateral borders of the
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Do we recommend frenectomy to DDS or put it all in their hands?

Do we recommend frenectomy to DDS or put it all in their hands? Q:  Hi Sandra, I took your course in April, and have been thinking about the principles I’ve learned non-stop ever since (inside and outside of therapy). I’ve now referred 2 children who were on my speech therapy caseload to a pediatric dentist
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Parent insisting on treatment too early

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Q:   I was hoping you could help me respond appropriately to a client of ours.  Her son came in for an eval and has an overjet measuring at 9mm.  We explained to mom that therapy could not begin until this was addressed.  Additionally, he will be getting his palate expanded around summer time.  Mom is
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