Mouth prop for jaw sliding?

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Q:   In the past, I have used bite blocks to address jaw sliding in speech.  Where does that fit in with your program? Are they unnecessary or would I still use them? A:   That brings up a few questions before I can answer you. Are you referring to our 2- and 3-way Mouth Props or
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OK to do lips and mentalis earlier

Q:    The Myo Manual has been very helpful!  I have a question.  I know every patient is different, but do you typically work towards passing proficiency exam #1 before you move on to any of the lip and mentalis exercises in phase 1? A:  You may recall that we mentioned in class that the lip
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Compromised Nares

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Q:  Nares: if the client appears to have compromised nares, should he automatically be referred to an ENT? A:  I would have to have more info:  What do you mean by “compromised”?   Do you have an ENT you are close to, who would perhaps do a quick screening for your client?  Does the client have
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Recessed chin

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Recessed chin: What is done by ortho to fix this and starting at what age would they address it?
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6 year old reverting to sucking thumb

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Q:  I was wondering if you could give me any advice or suggestions for my six year old who’s had a relapse in his thumb sucking? We went through the Unplugging the Thumb program earlier this year and he did fantastic with it. You may remember my email a few months ago speaking so highly
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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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Adult client having difficulty making skinny tongue

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Q:   I am writing to ask you for guidance… I have an adult client who has great difficulty with narrow and broaden tongue. I have tried pointing tongue on a straw, using tongue depressors to squeeze the sides, massaging the tongue, tongue on the shelf, and it continues to be difficult for him. He got
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How do I estimate the number of sessions a client will need?

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Q:     Hi, How do I estimate the number of sessions a client will need? My second question: Is it correct to assume that phase one will be more difficult and longer than the other two phases? A:      To completely and properly answer that important question, we have to go right to the beginning of when
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