TOTs 5-Step Screening Tool

SKU: 3797-NS
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TOTs 5-Step Screening Tool

TOTs 5-Step Screening Tool

SKU: 3797-NS
heart icon 538
heart icon CEUs 0.25
Regular price $99.00
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Icon Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️
Course Description

Tethered Oral Tissue(s) is an abnormality of one or more of the seven
frena in the oral cavity including: maxillary buccal, mandibular buccal,
maxillary labial, mandibular labial and lingual frena. Abnormalities of the
frena, such as tightness, atypical location and/or appearance are often
missed in speech and feeding evaluations because many medical and
educational professionals have not been trained in the diagnostic
procedures for structural and functional red flags of TOTs.

This course will discuss how medical and education professionals such as
IBCLCs, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language
pathologists, dentists, ENTs, pediatricians, orthodontists etc. can quickly
assess for TOTs and make the proper referrals to a specialist who has
specialized training in this diagnosis. Common symptoms will be
highlighted such as sleep disorders and dysphagia. Clarification of a TOTs
team and suggested referrals will also be covered.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Participants will be able to identify at least 3 signs and symptoms of
    TOTs.
  2. Participants will be able to identify the location of the seven frena.
  3. Participants will be able to list at least 2 reasons to warrant a referral
    to a TOTs trained specialist.

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.

TalkTools®️ is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 8837. This Distance Learning-Independent course qualifies for 2.5 contact hours or 0.25 CEUs in the Category of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate.

Instructors

Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️ Bio and Financial Disclosure

Timed Agenda
  • 20 Minutes: Background - what is TOTs?
  • 30 Minutes: What are frena
  • 30 Minutes: Red flags of TOTs and proper assessment 
  • 50 Minutes: Assessing the oral frena and using the screening tool
  • 20 Minutes: Wrap up
Learning Options
  • Online ONLY for 1 learner -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE (downloadable handout and additional resources)
  • Online + Supplies for 1 learner -- (1) TOTs book 
    • Group Rate for 5 learners
      • ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE for 5 learners
      • (5) TOTs books
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    Course Description

    Tethered Oral Tissue(s) is an abnormality of one or more of the seven frena in the oral cavity including: maxillary buccal, mandibular buccal, maxillary labial, mandibular labial and lingual frena. Abnormalities of the frena, such as tightness, atypical location and/or appearance are often missed in speech and feeding evaluations because many medical and educational professionals have not been trained in the diagnostic procedures for structural and functional red flags of TOTs.

    This course will discuss how medical and education professionals such as IBCLCs, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, dentists, ENTs, pediatricians, orthodontists etc. can quickly assess for TOTs and make the proper referrals to a specialist who has specialized training in this diagnosis. Common symptoms will be highlighted such as sleep disorders and dysphagia. Clarification of a TOTs team and suggested referrals will also be covered.

    Learning Outcomes

    Participants will be able to identify at least 3 signs and symptoms of TOTs.

    1. Participants will be able to identify the location of the seven frena.
    2. Participants will be able to list at least 2 reasons to warrant a referral to a TOTs trained specialist.

    E-Learning Details

    Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure 

    Registration Fees

    • Online ONLY for 1 learner -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE (downloadable handout and additional resources)
    • Online + Supplies for 1 learner -- (1) TOTs book 
    • Group Rate for 5 learners
      • ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE for 5 learners
      • (5) TOTs books

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    Schedule

    Timed Agenda

    • 20 Minutes: Background - what is TOTs?
    • 30 Minutes: What are frena
    • 30 Minutes: Red flags of TOTs and proper assessment 
    • 50 Minutes: Assessing the oral frena and using the screening tool
    • 20 Minutes: Wrap up

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    Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.

    TalkTools®️ is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 8837. This Distance Learning-Independent course qualifies for 2.5 contact hours or 0.25 CEUs in the Category of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate.