A toddler in a high chair receives an oral assessment with a lighted tool, while a hand holds the tool.

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Course Description

Speech-language pathologists are taught anatomy and physiology in graduate school with a strong focus on labeling muscles and nerves and which nerves innervate specific muscles for speech and swallowing. Many clinicians however lack confidence when it comes to associating structural anomalies with specific function. For example, what dental issues should we look for when assessing a tongue-tie? What is long face syndrome and why is it important?

The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) published a Practice Portal on Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD) in 2018. The portal suggests that when assessing an OMD, the clinician “will assess structural differences or abnormalities (e.g., proportion and symmetry) of the orofacial complex (including face, nose, eyes, ears, mouth, skull, and profile)” (Asha, n.d.). The portal also outlines the assessment of soft tissue, frena, dentition, airway space and the tonsils.

Robyn has been teaching introductory and advanced courses in orofacial myology for over 25 years. This MYOTools series course will use Robyn’s structural assessment form to help participants (SLPs, OTs, RDHs) analyze the orofacial complex with specific associations to functional implications for breathing, eating and speaking. Participants will be quizzed in an interactive visual experience.

Robyn’s take away structural screening and assessment MYOTools takeaways can be used with clients, patients, and students that very same day. Whether you are new to orofacial myofunctional and craniofacial disorders or need a refresher, reviewing the functional implications of structural abnormalities will help you take a new look at your caseload and what may be needed to boost progress.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

List 3 dental anomalies that are associated with myofunctional issues.
List 3 structural and/or functional symptoms of tethered oral tissues.
Describe at least 2 abnormalities of the soft tissue.

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Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure

Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️

Registration Fees:

ONLINE - 0.2 CE Course, digital handout & certificate of completion for 1 learner
GROUP RATE - 5 Users - 0.2 CE Course, digital handout & certificate of completion for 5 learners

Schedule:

Timed Agenda

15 mins: Introduction and Overview of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
15 mins: Hard Tissue
15 mins: Dentition
20 mins: Soft Tissue
10 mins: Airway
10 mins: Tone
25 mins: Functional Implications
10 mins: Q & A

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I think this was a great, intro level course. Interested in deeper dive courses

This was a great introductory course! I feel more confident when doing assessments now.

great course

This was an excellent comprehensive training

The course moved at a fast pace. I wish it was scheduled for 3 hours.

It really helped increase my understanding of the oral structure and things to note in assessment.

I always enjoy the courses you offer. They are consistently amazing!

Great information. Information very much aligned with current caseload and observations I’ve been noticing with my kiddos.

Great course

Exceptional Courses

Amazing content

Excellent - thank you!

I'm excited for the myo course!

Excited for more

this was extreamly informative.

Great, informative course packed with knowledge!

This was a highly informative webinar and I appreciate all of the assessment tools provided.

excellent class

Excellent course for an SLP doing their CFY!

So thankful not only for the great session and information, but also for the takeaways to use in therapy.

Great training!

SO helpful!!

Such a helpful overview of the oral structure.

Excellent course, I appreciated the refresher and even made notes for additional items to add to my assessment!

I appreciate the organization of the material Robyn presented. The dental section was particularly well taught. In past seminars I have always found it difficult to understand the classifications, and recalling them. While I still don’t have a full grasp on the dental disorders, it is much better since watching this course. But the part that I’ve learned the most is the matter of muscle tone. Know

Very clear presentation, interestion information and helpful handouts. I especially appreciate acknowledging the option of being a screener or evaluator.

Thank you this was a great refresher.

Excellent in depth course that provides information not covered in your typical graduate course work!

I am furthering my education in the area of feeding and swallowing to better serve my patients.

Lovely presentation! So informative. As an OT, we did not learn about facial and oral abnormalities, but they are certainly prevalent in the clinic. I feel I have a good grasp on appropriate referrals to make when I see these disorders!

very informative!

I love these courses! Robyn Merkel Walsh is my favorite presenter.

I came away with information I can put to use immediately! So informative!

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