Sandra R. Holtzman, Karen Wuertz, Becky Ellsworth, Zohara Nguyen

Course Description

Recognized worldwide as the premier course for speech, dental and medical professionals, this class allows participants to enter the process for Qualification in Orofacial Myology (QOM). Professionals from all six continents are among the many graduates who attend this in-depth training for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of Orofacial Myological Disorders. Mouth breathing, oral habits, airway issues, speech disorders, tongue tie (ankyloglossia), feeding issues, oral prep stage of the swallow, “tongue thrust,” drooling, and other conditions are incorporated into this training. The “Myo Manual” is included, giving each participant a sequential, systematic, and sensible program of treatment that can be implemented immediately.

Course Objectives

Upon completion, Learner will be able to: • Utilize the Myo Manual Treatment Program for oral myofunctional therapy, “tongue thrust” and other symptoms and disorders. • Provide clients a method to eliminate thumb and finger sucking habits, nail biting, and other negative oral habits. • Explain the connections upon one another of airway, oral habits, imprecise articulation, malocclusion, tongue- tie, poor eating skills, mouth breathing, sleep disorders, selfesteem and other findings. • Explain the importance of the Oral Preparatory Phase of Swallow and be able to break it down into its various components. • Evaluate and diagnose tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and other oral tissues, and provide appropriate treatment. • Administer a thorough orofacial myology evaluation/assessment. • Describe the four main barriers that interfere with successful treatment of myofunctional and speech habituation.

Cost:

$2,500 USD

CE credits: 28

Course duration: 3 Days

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