OPT: Clinical Implications for Tongue Thrust and Lisps - Timed Agenda
8:30am - 10:15am (15 min break at 10:15am)
- History of Myofunctional Disorders
- What Causes a Tongue Thrust?
- Oral Placement Therapy as a Key to Treatment
- Definitions
- Jaw-Lip-Tongue: Dissociation-Tone-Coordination
- Swallowing Comparisons
10:30am - 12:15pm
- Diagnosis: Oral-Motor/Swallowing/Articulation
- Medical History
- Oral Structures/Dentition
- Jaw-Lip-Tongue: Sensory/Tone Checklist
- Oral Habits and Resting Postures
- Chewing
- Swallowing
- Articulation
- Pre-Requisites for Tongue Thrust Therapy
- Delivery Models and Getting Started
12:15pm - 1:15pm LUNCH
1:15pm - 4:00pm (15 min break at 3:00pm)
- Hierarchical Approach to Tongue Thrust Therapy
- Ages 3-7: Goals, Prevention and Procedures
- Ages 7 and Above: SMILE
- Cheeks
- Lips
- Tongue
- Oral Resting Postures
- Liquids
- Chewing
- Solids
- Carryover