3 Year Old Diagnosed With Apraxia And Is A Mouth Breather

Hope all is well. I had  call from mother with a 3 year old who’s SLP diagnosed child with apraxia and is a mouth breather. Also had sleep study and has mild apnea. They are planning on tonsil/adenoid removal for apnea. Is this a case where orofacial myology treatment  should be included ? Thanks, J W
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Is 3 years old candidate for tonsil/adenoid removal for apnea or not?

...few very simple exercises that an older three year old could do just to get used to having a clear airway and a tongue that finally doesn't have to hang down or forward or out in order to try to increase airway space.
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Adults with severe dyspraxia and myofunctional disorder

orofacial myology adult with severe dyspraxia
Background:  This patient had been seen 3 times by an SLP graduate of my 28 hour course.  He was coming to Orlando to see friends and a consult was set up.  My findings and suggestions follow her email. Hi Sandra, So glad that you were able to meet with R. I have been perplexed about him. His OM issues seem to be compounded by his difficulty with nasal breathing (polyps), poor motor planning, and weak sensation around his lips and tongue...
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