THE TONGUE MATTERS: Orofacial Myology and Tethered Oral Tissues

TITLE THE TONGUE MATTERS: Orofacial Myology and Tethered Oral Tissues (7 hours) CEUs This course is offered for 0.7 ASHA CEUs (or 7 PDHs) (Intermediate Level, Professional Area) COST $199.00 for 4 week access COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS 1) Watch course videos 2) Complete course quiz 3) Complete course survey 4) Provide ASHA information for CEUs COURSE DESCRIPTION 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. LEARNING OUTCOMES • List three areas of focus in orofacial myology. • Describe three functions of the tongue. • Explain what a “tongue thrust” really is and the myth surrounding swallowing pressure.