Course Description | Participants will learn how the jaw impacts the movement and stability, grading, and dissociation of the muscles of the oral cavity.  How much strength and stability the jaw has will provide for increased precision with movement for the lips, cheeks, and tongue.  This is foundational for speech, oral rest posture, and proper swallowing.  Topics in this presentation will include anatomy, growth and development of the jaw, and exercises on how to optimize function!

Learning Outcomes | Participants will be able to: 

1. Explain why targeting jaw stability is essential in obtaining long term myofunctional goals.
2. Identify patients who have poor jaw stability
3. Explain a minimum of 3 different jaw stability exercises to implement with patients.  
4. Describe contraindications when implementing jaw exercises. 

E-Learning Details | Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure 

• Vanessa Anderson-Smith, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®

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• Online ONLY for 1 learner -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE (downloadable handout)

Timed Agenda

• 15 minutes: Introduction and overview
• 15 minutes: What does the research say?
• 45 minutes: Signs/symptoms of poor jaw stability
• 30 minutes: Exercise examples and video case studies

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