Expansion: to proceed with treatment or to wait
Thursday, 30 September 2021
Q: Hi, I wanted to get your opinion regarding Myo while an expander is in place. I have been working with this 7 year old for the last month or so and she’s been doing well. She has unilateral weakness, but as she’s worked through the exercises, she’s been able to eventually even things out. For example, she is
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One Myo Kit or Mega Kit for all myo patients
Thursday, 23 September 2021
Q: How many patients can benefit from the Myo or Mega Myo kit? Is it one Kit per patient? A: The Myo Manual Treatment Program (Manual part) will be used for all of your myo patients. Don’t write in it; if you want to copy an exercise for a client, make a copy of the
Treatment for tongue thrust and sleep apnea?
Thursday, 16 September 2021
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
QTT for children 7-10 years old
Thursday, 09 September 2021
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
What supplies when starting Myo with caseload?
Thursday, 02 September 2021
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 in with our training class.. Are there enough tools in the class package you gave us? Since I’m a speech-sound disorder specialist, I’m
Ages for Growing the Nails
Thursday, 19 August 2021
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:
How to implement Unplugging the Thumb
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
Q: Hi! I am a therapist. I went through training way back in 2011 from someone else unfortunately, but haven’t seen too many patients. I’m going to be opening my own dental hygiene practice and will also be offering therapy. I just don’t have a solid thumb sucking program and heard yours is awesome! I was wondering
Adult with complex issues
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
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
Speech therapy before or after frenectomy
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
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
How to help nail biters?
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
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