Saturday, February 12, 2022
Online Seminar:
THE TONGUE MATTERS: Orofacial Myology and Tethered Oral Tissues
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The Tongue Matters: Orofacial Myology and Speech-Language Pathology
Participants will be given an overview of Orofacial Myology, a specialty within the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Orofacial Myologists treat Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) which focus on nasal breathing and appropriate resting postures of the tongue, lips, and jaw. Airway problems, sucking habits, tongue/lip ties, and the familiar “tongue thrust” disrupt natural resting postures. These disruptions are detrimental to facial and dental development which may cause problems with articulation of speech sounds. Participants will learn about the detailed case history obtained during a myofunctional evaluation and how OMDs can impact speech, feeding, chewing, swallowing, and breathing through interactive audience participation.
Tethered Oral Tissues Overview
Tongue Tie and Other Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are receiving attention due to children having difficulty with breastfeeding and the heightened awareness of facial health and development. Focus will be on tongue resting posture, mouth breathing, and possible speech delays that can occur from restricted tissue. Terminology and some classification systems will be discussed while highlighting need for a thorough functional assessment of range of motion. Clinical cases will be reviewed and expansive literature sources will be given for future study.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
The course begins promptly at 8:00 AM EASTERN TIME (New York Time)
In order to successfully complete the course, participants will be required to attend the entire course
Streaming Via Zoom
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THE PRESENTER
Dr. Dawn Moore ClinScD., CCC-SLP, COM® is the founder of Expressions Speech, Language, & Myofunctional Center in Burlington, North Carolina. Dr. Moore has over 20 years of experience in the field, earning her clinical doctorate in 2018. For 15 years, she practiced in the schools of North Carolina as both a clinician and Lead SLP and was recognized as a Teacher of Excellence. In 2010, she expanded into private practice serving children of all ages. She recently completed the rigorous training and certification process to become a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®), pursuing this training after struggling to find help for her own daughter with a severe tongue thrust. Through this certification, she has started treating both children and adults and regularly presents for SLPs, orthodontists, ENTs, and dentists about the impact myofunctional disorders have on speech, feeding, chewing, breathing, dentition, and sleep.
Her main interests include treating myofunctional disorders, phonological delay, and articulation disorders, specifically /r/, using her own program Let's Hear It For /R/! which was the subject of her doctoral research study. For phonology, she uses and teaches others how to use Barbara Hodson's Cycles for Phonology due to the success she continues to have with the program. She has presented around the country for various state speech conventions/associations, county speech departments, and local universities and regularly teaches live online and through on-demand recordings on Expressions Seminars.
This course is offered for 0.7 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)
In order to successfully complete the course, participants will be required to:
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Attend the entire course AND complete the following:
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Course Survey on Survey Monkey
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Knowledge Quiz: Multiple choice 10-questions quiz with a passing grade of 80% or higher.
AGENDA
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8:00-9:15: Resting Posture and Mouth Breathing: What Do You See?
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9:15-10:00: Orofacial Myologists and Orofacial
Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)
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10:00-10:15: BREAK
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10:15-11:15: Dental Considerations: Needing Braces is NOT Normal!
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11:15-12:00: The Tongue Matters: Normal vs. Abnormal resting postures
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12:00-12:30: LUNCH (30 minutes)
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12:30-1:00: Lips, Nasal Breathing, and Sleep Apnea
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1:00-1:30: TOTS: Oral Motor is NOT a Bad Word Because Muscles Matter!
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1:30-2:15: Tongue Tie Classification Systems: FUNCTION is the Key!
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2:15-2:45: Why So Many Ties? Apoptosis
(Programmed Cell Death) Gone Awry
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2:45-3:00: BREAK
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3:00-3:45: The Role of Genetics, Types of Ties,
and Where Can We Get Help?
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3:45-4:00: Wrap up and Questions
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Dr. Moore's presentation style is engaging and the information presented is highly relevant and very practical. I loved the small number of participants that enabled us to ask questions and share experiences.
I loved the interactions! I typically feel nervous to ask questions, but I felt very comfortable throughout the presentation. I also loved the pace of the course!
So much great information! Discussion of clients/children/family members with airway difficulties made it more functional/relatable. Loved the pictures and real life examples.
I enjoyed the real life examples that allowed me to see how the entire body is connected, and the impacts that tongue, lip, and buccal ties have not only on speech production, but also on whole body autonomy.
After a almost 20 years as a CCC SLP, I can honestly say this was the most informative, most useful, and engaging continuing education event I’ve been a part of!
The most informative part was how connected so many things are to OMD. I had not given this much thought, but now realize the correlation. There were definitely "Wow!" moments during the workshop and Dr. Moore was great at keeping everyone involved and informed. Lots of interesting information that I received today!!
After this seminar, are you more interested in pursuing additional training in orofacial myology?
LEARNERS OUTCOMES
The Tongue Matters: Orofacial Myology and Speech-Language Pathology
Participants will be given an overview of Orofacial Myology, a specialty within the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Orofacial Myologists treat Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) which focus on nasal breathing and appropriate resting postures of the tongue, lips, and jaw. Airway problems, sucking habits, tongue/lip ties, and the familiar “tongue thrust” disrupt natural resting postures. These disruptions are detrimental to facial and dental development which may cause problems with articulation of speech sounds. Participants will learn about the detailed case history obtained during a myofunctional evaluation and how OMDs can impact speech, feeding, chewing, swallowing, and breathing through interactive audience participation.
Objectives
(After completing this session, participants will be able to):
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List three areas of focus in orofacial myology.
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Describe three functions of the tongue and the “tongue thrust” myth.
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Describe the potential impact of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) on speech and facial development.
Tethered Oral Tissues Overview
Tongue Tie and Other Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are receiving attention due to children having difficulty with breastfeeding and the heightened awareness of facial health and development. Focus will be on tongue resting posture, mouth breathing, and possible speech delays that can occur from restricted tissue. Terminology and some classification systems will be discussed while highlighting need for a thorough functional assessment of range of motion. Clinical cases will be reviewed and expansive literature sources will be given for future study.
Objectives
(After completing this session, participants will be able to):
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Describe limitations that can be seen with a swallowing, breastfeeding, and possibly, speech from uncorrected restrictions.
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Explain the reasons tongue tie corrections were decreased or eliminated.
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Describe the types of professionals involved in correcting restrictions.
Content Disclosure: This course focuses on Orofacial Myology and Tethered Oral Tissues and other similar programs will not be discussed.
Financial and Nonfinancial Disclosures
Dawn Moore is the owner and founder of Expressions Speech, Language, and Myofunctional Center and Expressions Seminars.
- Ownership interests in Expressions Speech, Language, and Myofunctional Center and Expressions Seminars.
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Receives compensation from materials sold on website store at www.expressionsspeech.com.
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Receives compensation from online seminars sold on seminar website: www.expressionsseminars.com
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Receives compensation from materials sold on Expressions Speech store on TeachersPayTeachers.com.
Nonfinancial: No disclosures
The Fine Print:
Cancellation Policy for Participants
Prior to 10 days preceding course: Participant can apply registration to a future course or online offering or the participant can request a refund of the registration less $75 fee which covers cost of administrative work.
Any cancellation within 10 calendar days of the course will credited for a future course or Expressions Seminar online offering.
Cancellation Policy for Expressions Seminars
If Expressions Seminars has to cancel the course due to inclement weather, illness, or family emergency, all participants will be notified via email used to register for the course and a future date will be selected.
If a participant cannot attend the new date, they will have the following options:
- Watch the on-demand version of the course (if there is one available) and have access for ONE WEEK.
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Accept a credit for a future seminar either online or in-person.
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Request a refund of registration fee.
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