As a speech-language pathologist who owns a clinic specializing in motor speech/feeding/myofunctional therapy, Vanessa assesses and treats variety of patients with TOTs. From infants and toddlers with feeding issues, to young children with speech delays, and even adults with concurrent TMD/myofunctional disorders there are vast functional deficits that need treatment. In this presentation Vanessa will give an overview of various TOTs cases she has worked on including a toddler, an adolescent, and an adult. Pre-frenectomy therapy, release plans, and post frenectomy therapy will be covered in each case study.

Participants will be able to: 

1. Identify functional deficits TOTs may impact with feeding and speech.
2. Explain when it is necessary to refer out to other specialists.
3. Explain the importance of pre and post frenectomy therapy.

Instructor Details and Financial Disclosure 

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

Registration Fees:

• ONLINE - 0.15 CE Course, digital handout & certificate of completion for 1 learner
• GROUP RATE - 5 Users - 0.15 CE Course, digital handout & certificate of completion for 5 learners

Schedule:

Timed Agenda

• 10 minutes Overview
• 10 minutes Review on functional impairments of TOTs
• 30 minutes Case Studies/videos
• 10 minutes When and who to refer to
• 10 minutes Collaboration with Team
• 20 minutes Q & A

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