Accurate assessment is the foundation of successful Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD) treatment. MYOTools™ 103 is an advanced assessment course designed for clinicians who are ready to move beyond identifying Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and develop comprehensive, evidence-informed evaluations that guide clinical decision-making.

Using Robyn Merkel-Walsh's Four MYODomains™ framework — Airway, Feeding & Swallowing, Structure, and Speech — participants will learn a systematic assessment process beginning with medical history and case review through clinical examination, differential diagnosis, report writing, referrals, and treatment planning.

Participants will learn to interpret findings, identify underlying structural and functional contributors, determine patient readiness for therapy, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Through demonstrations, case studies, and practical assessment activities, clinicians will gain confidence conducting comprehensive OMD evaluations across the lifespan.

Completion of this course prepares participants to independently perform comprehensive Orofacial Myofunctional assessments and develop individualized treatment recommendations.

• Conduct a comprehensive Orofacial Myofunctional assessment using the Four MYODomains™ framework.
• Collect and interpret relevant medical, dental, developmental, and feeding histories.
• Assess airway, oral resting posture, craniofacial structure, speech, and swallowing using standardized clinical procedures.
• Determine patient readiness for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.
• Differentiate structural versus functional causes contributing to OMD.
• Develop evidence-informed treatment recommendations.
• Identify appropriate interdisciplinary referrals.
• Produce complete assessment reports and treatment recommendations.

This course is for licensed SLPs and RDHs who have taken a basic course(s) in orofacial myology such as MYOTools® 101 & 102, the IAOM Introductory Track Course for Certification, or another equivalent. It is not recommended for beginners without experience assessing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.

Recommended prerequisite: MYOTools™ 101 & 102 or equivalent OMD foundational coursework.