This presentation discusses the impact of oral ties on the quality of sleeping, breathing, feeding, and movement in infancy and beyond from an occupational therapy (OT) perspective. OT is unique in that therapists can evaluate and treat sensory motor problems, primitive reflex retention, etc. pertaining to mouth and airway development.
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Course Description
This presentation discusses the impact of oral ties on the quality of sleeping, breathing, feeding, and movement in infancy and beyond from an occupational therapy (OT) perspective. OT is unique in that therapists can evaluate and treat sensory motor problems, primitive reflex retention, etc. pertaining to mouth and airway development.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify developmental red flags pertaining to sensory processing, retained reflexes, and/or developmental motor delays.
- Summarize how occupational therapy (OT) assessment and treatment contribute to orofacial myofunctional therapy and when to refer.
- Apply recommended OT activities in a corresponding treatment plan for optimal functional outcomes related to mouth and airway development.
- Describe how infant foundational skills (e.g., sensory regulation, reflex integration, tummy time, etc.) relate to toddlers, children, and adults with orofacial myofunctional disorders.
- Discuss how to integrate one’s respective profession and expertise into a comprehensive, transdisciplinary approach to address orofacial myofunctional issues.
Webinar Details
Christine M. Nguyen, OTD, OTR/L, SWC, Licensed Occupational Therapist
Registration Fees
- $150 includes: 2-hour CE Course, digital handout(s) & certificate of completion.
Schedule
Timed Agenda
5 minutes: Introduction to OT, Frames of Reference, Infant OT
20 minutes: Sensory Integration & Regulation/Relation to Ties
5 minutes: Case Study
20 minutes: Primitive Reflexes including Oral Reflexes/Relation to Ties
5 minutes: Case Study
20 minutes: Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding, Solids/Relation to Ties
5 minutes: Case Study
20 minutes: Infant Sleeping & Breathing/Relation to Ties
5 minutes: Case Study
5 minutes: Tie-ing it All Together/Referring
10 minutes: Questions and Answers
Total Instructional Hours: 120 minutes (2 hours)
CEUs

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