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This packet contains a total of 114 oral motor exercise cards. Cards are divided into four components: • Tongue exercises (48 cards) • Lip exercises(36 cards) • Jaw exercises (15 cards) • Swallow exercises (15 cards) To turn these into a game, cut out and laminate the cards and place them in a Kleenex box. Students pull out a card and complete the exercise. I included decorative covers that can be glued onto a Kleenex box (works best for the square boxes). Each card is "coded" with a picture to let you know which articulator / facial structure is being targeted. Although I don't do a whole lot of oral motor activities with my own students (since there is a lot of controversy about the efficacy of non-speech OMEs improving articulation skills), I know these cards will be useful for orofacial myologists or clinicians working on correcting tongue thrusts. You could also pull certain cards and send them home to be completed as part of a home program. If you like this resource, please leave some feedback. If you feel that there is room for improvements, please let me know so that I can make the necessary changes and post a revised product! I want to make sure that I provide the best quality that suits your needs! Thank you for your support!
Does jaw deviation cause speech problems or vice versa?
Have you ever treated a student with an interdental lisp or tongue thrust? Obviously, you have. But, did you know, tongue thrust is the common name for Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, or OMDs? Students who have OMDs need much more than just articulation therapy to correct a lisp. They need specialized therapy to retrain their oral rest postures, swallowing habits, as well as their speech. This tool box has everything you need to help you get started treating this disorder! I would love it if you would take a second and follow my store! All new resources are 50% off for the first 24 hours, so you can save money by following me! This resource contains: What are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: A handout explaining OMDs, it is perfect for parents and teachers. What Causes OMDs: A handout explaining several common causes of OMDs. The Orofacial Myology Team: A handout explaining additional referrals that might be needed for individuals with OMDs. OMD Parent Observation Evaluation: A parent survey to help you with your evaluation. Oral Mechanism Examination Checklist: A checklist to guide your oral mechanism exam. Swallowing Evaluation: A guide explaining typical and atypical swallows so that you know what to look for when evaluating swallowing as it relates to tongue thrust. Articulation Evaluation: Picture prompts for the phonemes most commonly missed by individuals with OMDs (/t/, /d/, /n/, /l/, /s/, /z/, /sh/, /ch/, /th/, and /j/ (as in juice)). Pictures in color or B/W. Why Do I Come To Speech Mini Book: A simple book explaining why a student is coming to speech for a tongue thrust. My Speech Helpers Mini Book: A flip book for younger students that introduces the mouth and oral structures. My Speech Helpers Reading Passage: A reading passage for students with stronger reading abilities that explains the mouth and oral structures. My Speech Helpers Play Dough Activity: Students use the pictures to make the teeth, tongue, and lips out of play dough. Speech Helper Labeling Activity: A cut and paste activity to help students locate their articulators. Keeping My Mouth Closed Mini Book: A simple flip book for young students teaching about closed oral rest postures. Oral Rest Postures Reading Passage: A reading passage explaining the importance of a closed mouth rest posture, for older students. Teaching A Closed Mouth Rest Posture: A handout with strategies to help the therapist teach a closed mouth resting posture. Oral Rest Posture Parent Handout: A handout to help parents teach a closed mouth oral rest posture. Oral Rest Posture Homework Charts Teaching the Types of Swallows: A handout with strategies to help the therapist teach the different types of swallows. Swallowing Practice Sheet Articulation Cards: Isolation: Pictures depicting the production of the phonemes most frequently missed by individuals with OMDs- /t/, /d/, /n/, /l/, /s/, /z/, /sh/, /ch/, /th/, and /j/. Articulation Cards: Syllables: Visual cards to practice making sounds at the syllable level. Articulation Cards: There are 2-3 pages of cards for the initial, medial, and final positions of the following phonemes at the word level: /t/, /d/, /n/, /l/, /s/, /z/, /sh/, /ch/, /th/, and /j/. Cards are in color and B/W. Over 130 pages of cards in total. Card Deck Cover Pages: Beautiful cover pages in gold, blush, and navy to go with the articulation card decks. Drawer Labels: The drawer labels can be used tomake the toolbox with a navy, blush, and gold theme! I used this tool box from Amazon to organize all of my OMD materials! Thank you so much, Jessica, The Gift of Gab ___________________________________________________________________ Click to Connect Instagram: the_gift.of_gab Blog: the-gift-of-gab.com Email: [email protected]
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This packet contains a total of 114 oral motor exercise cards. Cards are divided into four components: • Tongue exercises (48 cards) • Lip exercises(36 cards) • Jaw exercises (15 cards) • Swallow exercises (15 cards) To turn these into a game, cut out and laminate the cards and place them in a Kleenex box. Students pull out a card and complete the exercise. I included decorative covers that can be glued onto a Kleenex box (works best for the square boxes). Each card is "coded" with a picture to let you know which articulator / facial structure is being targeted. Although I don't do a whole lot of oral motor activities with my own students (since there is a lot of controversy about the efficacy of non-speech OMEs improving articulation skills), I know these cards will be useful for orofacial myologists or clinicians working on correcting tongue thrusts. You could also pull certain cards and send them home to be completed as part of a home program. If you like this resource, please leave some feedback. If you feel that there is room for improvements, please let me know so that I can make the necessary changes and post a revised product! I want to make sure that I provide the best quality that suits your needs! Thank you for your support!
Myofunctional therapy is like having a personal trainer for the muscles below your eyes until above your shoulders. The strengthening of your orofacial and oropharyngeal muscles helps facilitate pr…
You might have seen the last post put up here on the site where I shared a list of common oral motor problems. These issues are the underlying areas that cause kids to have trouble with eating and look like food falling from a child’s mouth, trouble moving food within the mouth, difficulty sucking on ... Read more
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This packet contains a total of 114 oral motor exercise cards. Cards are divided into four components: • Tongue exercises (48 cards) • Lip exercises(36 cards) • Jaw exercises (15 cards) • Swallow exercises (15 cards) To turn these into a game, cut out and laminate the cards and place them in a Kleenex box. Students pull out a card and complete the exercise. I included decorative covers that can be glued onto a Kleenex box (works best for the square boxes). Each card is "coded" with a picture to let you know which articulator / facial structure is being targeted. Although I don't do a whole lot of oral motor activities with my own students (since there is a lot of controversy about the efficacy of non-speech OMEs improving articulation skills), I know these cards will be useful for orofacial myologists or clinicians working on correcting tongue thrusts. You could also pull certain cards and send them home to be completed as part of a home program. If you like this resource, please leave some feedback. If you feel that there is room for improvements, please let me know so that I can make the necessary changes and post a revised product! I want to make sure that I provide the best quality that suits your needs! Thank you for your support!
You’ve probably heard about orofacial myology in dental hygiene, but there’s a fair amount of misinformation circulating. These authors, both certified orofacial myologists (COMs...
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In this installment of Lightening Round Interviews, I sit down with Mary Billings and we discuss oral motor development and pacifiers. Check it out!
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Myofunctional therapy is a program used to correct the improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. Myofunctional therapy involves strengthening of the tongue and oro-facial muscles by teaching individuals how to reposition muscles to the appropriate position. The tongue should be kept in a high position against the hard palate during sleep with its dorsal-terminal end in constant contact with the palatine striae located on the anterior aspect of the palate. Reeducation is typically easier in children 6 years and older, but is largely related to the degree of effort parents make in reinforcing a child to perform his or her exercises The presented exercises are fully described in the following book: Rééducation des fonctions dans la thérapeutique orthodontique, 1990 These exercises have been performed not only in France, but also at the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic as well as other countries such as Brazil, Belgium, and Taiwan. Please repeat the following exercises for 10 repetitions and perform at least 10 sets every day (The total exercise time across the day should be 45 minutes total throughout the day). If ten sets cannot be achieved, the exercises should be performed for a minimum of 4 sets and as many repetition necessary to achieve 45 minutes of daily exercise. These exercises should be performed daily for a minimum of 2 years. Exercise 1: Push Up The Tongue: Place the tip of the tongue against the anterior portion of the hard palate and push upwards and hold for 5 seconds and relax. Repeat 10 times. Exercise 2: Touch Nose: Pull the tongue forward and try to touch your nose and hold for 10 seconds then relax. The subject here has difficulty performing the exercise. With practice she should be able to improve. Repeat 10 times. Exercise 3: Touch Chin: Pull the tongue forward and try to touch your chin and hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times. Exercise 4: Push Tongue Right: Push your tongue forward and push it to the right and hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times Exercise 5: Push Tongue Left: Push your tongue forward and push it to the left and hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times. Exercise 6: Fold Tongue: Fold your tongue and try and protrude as far forward as possible while keeping it folded. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times. Exercise 7: Click the Tongue. Please perform the following exercise as shown in the video below. Perform the exercise for 15 seconds and repeat 10 times. Please turn up the volume on your machine to hear the clicking sound. The first video is clicking that needs to be improved vs the second video which demonstrates loud clicking that is better. Exercise 8: Push Tongue Against Spoon: Push the tip of the tongue forward and straight and push hard against a spoon. Make sure to keep the tip of the tongue straight as shown below (Repeat 10 times): A: Good Position B. Poor Position Exercise 9: Hold A Spoon: Hold a spoon between your lips (Make sure that it is between the lips and NOT the teeth). At the beginning you may use only a spoon, but as you become more advanced you can use a small object (sugar cube/chocolate/etc) to add difficulty. Proper and Poor position are shown below: Proper Position (Note Head/Neck/Spoon): Poor/Inappropriate Position: Exercise 10: Hold Button: Tie a button to a string that is at least 10 cm in length. Take the button and put it inside of your mouth between your lips and your teeth. Hold your lips as tight as you can and then pull on the string in a horizontal plane and do not allow the button to be pulled out. Hold for 10 seconds then relax. Repeat 10 times. For added difficulty, older children can try to hold the button (or a coin) flat in between their lips. Caution: Please make sure that the child is old enough to make sure that they can hold the string, or parent is holding straight to avoid the child accidentally swallowing the button. Pulling button with string Holding button flat between lips Prior to these exercises being performed, your child's frenulum should be evaluated. If he or she is having difficulties performing the exercises outline above, it may be due to a short frenulum that can be evaluated by their sleep specialist. (Treatment involves a small procedure to release the tongue into a normal position and can be discussed with sleep specialist and ear/nose/throat specialist). Below are two photos pointing to the location of the frenulum i.e. a small ligament in the middle of the tongue that attaches the tongue to the base of the mouth anteriorly
As this emerging field spreads its wings, it’s important to revisit the foundation that this field is built upon: We are not tongue thrust therapists.
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Educational Brochures These colorful, high-quality educational brochures have been developed by OMT of York specifically for the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.Each brochure contains high resolution photos and original graphics. Appropriate for patient distribution as well as marketing to professionals.Each brochure is sold as a pack of 50. Tri-fold brochure is 3-2/3 x 8-1/2. If you are placing a bulk order of brochures totaling $250 or more, use the code below to receive an 8% discount. 8%OFF$250BROCHURE *Cannot combine with other special offers Tongue TieTri-Fold Brochure$25 - pack of 50 This brochure explores the impact of poor tongue posture and function due to ankyloglossia, or TONGUE TIE. The tongue plays an incredibly important role in jaw and airway development, and a tethered tongue can inhibit good growth, development and function, yet is often gets overlooked. This brochure explains the importance of a functional assessment for proper diagnosis, and an interdisciplinary team approach for proper treatment. Orofacial Myofunctional TherapyTri-Fold Brochure$25 - pack of 50 This brochure explores the proper Oral Rest Posture and the role of oral and facial muscles in healthy dental, speech and airway development. The role of the Certified Orofacial Myologist/Myofunctional Therapist in correction of poor Oral Rest Posture is explained. Tongue ThrustTri-fold Brochure$25 - pack of 50 This brochure looks beyond the Tongue Thrust to explore the underlying issues that need to be resolved in order to properly address the incorrect swallowing pattern. Airway issues, Ankyloglossia and Sucking Habits that lead to incorrect Oral Rest Posture must be addressed. The role of the Certified Orofacial Myologist/Myofunctional Therapist in discovering the underlying causes of Tongue Thrust is explained. Discusses rationale for avoiding crib/rake appliances. Sucking HabitsTri-fold Brochure$25 - pack of 50 This brochure reviews sucking habits and outlines their potential impact on dental health, oral muscle function, breathing and speech. It also outlines the role that the Certified Orofacial Myologist can play in helping patients gain freedom from sucking habits by using positive reinforcement. Mouth BreathingTri-Fold Brochure$25 - pack of 50 This brochure compares the effects of proper nasal breathing and improper mouth breathing. The role of the Certified Orofacial Myologist is explained in how it addresses residual issues once the root causes of improper mouth breathing have been eliminated. Brochure Sample PackTri-Fold Brochure$25 - pack of 50 This Sample Pack has 10 each of our five custom tri-fold brochures. This is a great way to trial these great products without having to purchase large quantities! Digital Media Power Point PresentationOrofacial Myofunctional Therapy Lunch and Learn$250Whether you are new to the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy or you are a seasoned therapist, our Lunch and Learn Power Point presentation is designed to help you easily showcase the amazing benefits of Orofacial Myology. This presentation is designed to educate Dental Professionals and gain referrals to your practice. Our easy-to-follow layout includes the history and science behind OMT as well as numerous Before/After photographs. Viewers will clearly understand how to screen for Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and understand how to incorporate your therapy services into their treatment planning. Presenter notes are included on many slides to help you add greater detail to your presentation. Presentation contains 73 slides!! *This is a locked presentation. It is not intended to be altered or edited. By purchasing this presentation you are agreeing to use it for the sole purpose of you/your business marketing. Redistribution to other entities is prohibited. All content, in whole or in part, may not be used in any other format without the express permission of OMT of York. Therapy Support Products Here at OMT of York we believe therapy should be a fun and enjoyable experience. As we create and develop therapy aids that have worked for us, we will make them available to you! Games MYO MATCH memory game$38 each FUN therapy is SUCCESSFUL therapy! Play this custom MYO MATCH memory game with clients of all ages. Use all 24 pairs of cards, or, use only a few cards for your younger patients! Many cards include prompts for your clients to do during the game, such as tongue on the spot, suctioning, tongue bowl, breathing, and much more. Our myo-characters are sure to make your patients smile! Number of pieces: 24 pairs of game pieces totaling 48 pieces Size: Each piece measures 2.4 x 2.4 (60 mm x 60 mm) Material: Durable multilayered laminated heavy card stock Box dimensions: 5.4 x 5 x 0.9 (137 mm x 127 mm x 23 mm) Poster Tongue Thrust Poster$12 each Therapists know that tongue thrusting is a symptom and not a diagnosis. When we shift our focus to what lies beneath the surface, we discover many contributing factors to poor tongue function. This 16 x 20 glossy poster provides beautiful artwork for your office wall, AND offers a visual educational tool for your patients! Order multiples for each therapy space! Stickers Myo Therapy Superstar Sticker$14 - pack of 100 Keep your patients engaged and recognize them for their hard work! Original Artwork 2 Round Sticker Glossy Sticker Paper My Lips are Sealed Sticker$14 - pack of 100 A fun way to remind your patients to keep their lips together! Original Artwork 2 Round Sticker Glossy Sticker Paper Breathe Through Your Nose Sticker$14 - pack of 100 A great way to help your patients focus on breathing! Original Artwork 2x3 Sticker Glossy Sticker Paper Myo-Ninja The Myo-Ninja is a fun tool to use during the habituation phase of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. It acts as a visual cue for self-evaluation of Oral Rest Posture. A family member should hide the ninja in various places around the home that the client frequents. The Ninja should move around often so he can “catch” the client displaying good Oral Rest Posture. Every time the ninja is found, the client should self-evaluate their Oral Rest Posture. Each Pack includes 12 Myo-Ninjas and 12 cue cards to give to your patients. $12/pack A Note about Shipping:We have made an effort to make our shipping fees fair and accurate. Occasionally our system doesn't calculate correctly, especially on larger orders and shipments outside the USA. 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