When we talk about speech therapy, people often look at us with a sweet, smiling face and say things like, “Oh, it is so wonderful that you help kids say their ‘r’ and ‘s’ sounds!” Don’t get us wrong, we can definitely help your child stop calling that furry animal with long ears a “wabbit”.…
Your kids have spent the summer splashing in pools, eating ice cream, and staying up way past their bedtime. It’s hard to believe that in a few short weeks, they’ll be trading in those swimsuits for backpacks. If your child has been receiving private speech, language, or occupational therapy services this summer, you may be…
Written By: Allison Slone, MS, CCC-SLP It seems like only yesterday your child was learning to roll over, sit up, and take those first wobbly steps. Now it’s time for them to go to Kindergarten, and you’re left wondering how time managed to slip by so quickly. Your mind swirls with a million questions. Will…
A Beginner’s Guide to Augmentative & Alternative Communication Written by: Rachel Ball, MS, CF-SLP Singing along to your favorite song in the car. Ordering food at the drive-thru. Saying, “I love you” to someone special. Speech is often a concept taken for granted in our day-to-day activities. However, for many people, verbal output is not…
Orofacial Myology and Orthodontics Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) can cause changes in the growth and shape of the upper and lower jaws, as well as other facial bones and teeth. In some situations a narrowing of the roof of the mouth (hard palate) can occur. When this is the case, it is important to consult an…
Orofacial Habits This will be a short introduction to orofacial habits. These habits are of concern because they can be caused by or contribute to other orofacial issues in the areas of both structure and function. Orofacial habits include, but are not limited to: Mouth Breathing Thumb or Finger Sucking Tongue or Cheek Sucking Let’s…
This is a very basic overview of tongue tie and possible concerns related to speech production. Please call our office for more information if you have any concerns or questions. What is a tongue tie? The lingual frenum (or lingual frenulum) is the cord that stretches from under the tongue to the floor of the mouth.…
Part 2 What Causes an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder? 1. Airway Changes Could you check yes to any of the following for your child? Snoring Chronic middle ear infections Asthma Lack of core trunk strength Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Enlarged adenoids or tonsils All of these things could cause airway changes or be…
Part 1 What is Orofacial Myology? Q: Has your dentist or orthodontist mentioned that you or your child has a tongue thrust? You may need to consider seeking treatment by an individual trained to address this concern. Q: Have you always thought that being tongue tied was just an expression used for a person who couldn’t get…
We are prepared for a wonderful day of fun! Local authors of the book Stars in Her Eyes: Navigating the Maze of Childhood Autism will be here signing books. They are also giving away one paperback copy and one ebook copy of their book, as well as a handmade necklace created by one of…