A functional approach to breathing, eating, speech + wellness.
Speech * Feeding * Myo*
Speech * Feeding * Myo*
Chat Speech is the premier clinic for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in the capital region. Orofacial Myology is a specialized discipline that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of the orofacial muscles. Our team has specialized training in order to get to the root cause of our patient’s symptoms. An Orofacial Myofunctional evaluation and therapy can help with:
Chewing and Swallowing Difficulties
Picky Eating
Tongue Thrust
Orthodontia or orthodontic relapse
TMJ Disorder
Airway/Breathing difficulties
Frequent neck, jaw and head pain
Persistent articulation disorders
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
The only SLPs in the region with advanced training and experience with infant feeding. During the evaluation, we assess symptoms and function to identify your baby’s underlying cause(s) of feeding difficulties. Our comprehensive evaluation includes a structural oral exam, functional feeding assessment, oral reflex exam, and non-nutritive muscular assessment.
If treatment is indicated, we use evidence-based techniques including neuromuscular re-education and oral sensory-motor therapy to re-pattern the feeding and swallowing mechanisms that may be impeding optimal feeding.Treatment plans are individualized based on the individual baby and family needs.
Infant Nursing + Bottle Feeding
Speech + Feeding Therapy
Evaluations in speech and feeding are provided in the clinic and are specific to each individual’s needs. Our clinicians are trained to evaluate:
articulation skills
language skills
fluency (stuttering)
motor planning disorders including Apraxia of Speech
developmental delays
oral motor skills impacting speech and
feeding including oral dysphagia
If treatment is indicated, an individualized therapy plan will be made to address the patient’s individual needs.
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