How Often to test lip strength with the Myo Lip Meter

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I just started using what I learned in class with you.  A couple of my clients seem to insist that everything be statistically approached, much more than over the many previous years I have been in practice.  They are constantly asking for data, and two of them are rather insistent that we test their lips strength with the Myo Lip Meter every session.
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What is our role when referring a client for frenectomy?

...Am I actually recommending the tongue tie release itself OR am I just calling attention to my concerns and awaiting the dentist’s recommendation?
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Orofacial Myology Exercises for Voice Disorders

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I don’t have much volume to my voice and someone said it might be related to something about my tongue.  I looked that up online and it pointed me in your direction.  Please tell me if there are exercises I can use to help?  SV
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Using AI for Treatment Ideas

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I am the director of a small therapy clinic with 3 SLPs.  Recently, an ENT and a pediatrician started sending us patients to be treated for myofunctional disorders.  My SLPs have been using AI for treatment ideas.  They noticed that they occasionally receive contradictory suggestions. Do you think that AI has a place for orofacial myology clients?
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Interested in Learning More About the Structure of Our Orofacial Myology Course

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I am very interested in learning more about the structure of your orofacial myology course and the topics you cover. I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me whether you address neurodivergent populations, what your treatment protocol generally looks like and how extensively you cover the muscular component of myofunctional therapy.
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Why is it important to make the tongue skinny and wide?

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My son is taking orofacial myology treatment.  I have a question on the lingual exercises. Why is it important to make the tongue skinny and wide? I have the same question about releasing the posterior portion of the tongue. I have a hard time doing these exercises myself and I speak clearly, so why should my son need to do them?
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A Phase 2 Case Challenge in an 11‑Year‑Old Client

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My first question is about an 11 year old I picked up on my caseload. He received myo services from the same program with a different SLP and was on phase 2 of your myo program when I picked him up. This past week, we got to the point in phase 2 when we figure out the DND time with the rubber bands. It was a disaster!
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Sudden appearance of thrusting in 4 year old

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My client has a slibling who is a 4 year old who hasn’t ever had speech errors. But about 4 weeks ago, he started thrusting his tongue out during /s/ productions. According to mom, he has never done this before.
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Dandy Walker Syndrome and Cleft Palate

Do you think orofacial myology is appropriate for a patient who has a history of cleft palate and Dandy walker syndrome?
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6 year old reverts to oral habit

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I would love to ask your opinion on a case I am working on, 6 year old male, definitely not neurotypical with a bunch of sensory issues. I did not feel he was ready for myo program yet, compliance, maturity, behavior all being issues, but i did help mom do a habit cessation program to help him stop sucking fingers.
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