Treatment for tongue thrust and sleep apnea?

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Q: Hi, does the book (Myo Manual) that is included in the Myo Kit have information on tongue thrust habit correction and exercises to improve sleep apnea?  A: Orofacial Myology does not have specific exercises for sleep apnea or airway issues or speech articulation, etc.  The Treatment Program addresses the issues that are found during
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QTT for children 7-10 years old

Q: Hello, I have a question about the QTT screener. When used on children (such as 7-10 year olds), what should the measurements be?  Thank you,    A: Hi, I’m not sure if you’re asking “What is a typical opening?” or something else.  I’ll give you a rundown here about the Quick Tongue Assessment tool
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What supplies when starting Myo?

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Q: Hi, I just competed Neo-Health training and I need to set up all my supplies and want advice on the best collection.  Obviously, I have the Myo Manual already as you include it with our training class..  Are there enough tools in the class package you gave us?  Since I’m a speech-sound disorder specialist,
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Ages for Growing the Nails

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Q: Hi, I need some guidance.  I have 2 boys with serious nail biting problems that need dealing with before they start their full programs. Is the Nail Biting program Growing the Nails too childish for a teen and a mature 8 year old?  Is there any info on adapting the plan to older clients?   A:
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Adult with complex issues

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J: I’m writing with a question regarding a 22-year-old client whom I just recently evaluated; her mother sent her to me with concerns about a frontal lisp due to a “tongue thrust.”  According to mom, the young woman had had a “tongue thrust” and frontal lisp that went away around age 7 when her tonsils
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Speech therapy before or after frenectomy

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Hi   I have a client (new to me) who just came back to in-clinic therapy (from teletherapy).  He does have a tongue tie, and it’s affecting his /r/, s/ and,/l/ sounds significantly.  The problem is this…they are moving the first week of July.  Should I write a recommendation letter for surgery now and attempt to
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Orofacial Myology Exercises: When to stop practice for proficiency exam?

Orofacial Myology Exercises: When to stop practice for proficiency exam? Q: If a client completes Exam #1, do they stop practicing it and just focus on the new exercises or do you have them continue working on them? They always ask me if they should stop. I say, the more practice , the better! A:
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How to help nail biters?

Q: Hi, regarding nail biters….. I’ve had my clients try fidget for your digit but is there anything else? I need a program that works. I don’t remember much discussion about nail biters in our course or I wasn’t paying close enough attention. A: We never have enough time to cover Growing the Nails as
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Are the 3 way mouth props washable?

Q: Are the 3 way mouth props washable? I see the 2 way ones are. Thank you A: Thank you for asking this question. This particular question never arose with regard to the 3Way Mouth Props. They are probably sterilizable, can be boiled, etc. I would only consider doing so if they are used for
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Should I take a Buteyko breathing class?

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Should I take a Buteyko breathing class? Local dentists have been sending me myo clients and now they have asked me to take a course on breathing. As a Qualified Orofacial Myologist, I am already having success with my clients working with nose breathing versus mouth breathing. Do you know of any other breathing courses
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