Using Myofunctional Therapy to Change Patient's Lives (w/Nicole Goldfarb) [Ep.51]

Don’t miss this amazing discussion with speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist Nicole Goldfarb!  We discuss:The distinction between speech-language pathology and orofacial myology/myofunctional therapy (HINT:  Not all speech pathologists are not myofunctional therapists!).The fact that speech pathologists get little-to-no training in myofunctional therapy and how/why she became interested in it.How Nicole began to notice the relationship between airway and speech.That 4 in 5 kids with speech articulation issues have concomitant myofunctional issues.What orofacial myofunctional disorder is, how it presents, and what can be done about it.The importance of correct oral rest posture in normal function and proper breathing.The challenges associated with incorporating myofunctional therapy into school-based speech therapy.The impact of soft tissue on malocclusion.The proper referral process to send your patient to a myofunctional therapist.The multifactorial nature of myofunctional disorders and the importance of determining their etiology.The three systems that must be evaluated as part of a myofunctional evaluation.The relationship between parafunctional oral habits and airway.A typical course of treatment for myofunctional therapy, including the role of mouth exercises.The CAST program being developed by the ADA and how that can help parents become more aware of their child’s airway issues.What could make orthodontists more open to the concept of myofunctional therapy.LINKS:-D'Onofrio Article: Oral Dysfunction as the Cause of Malocclusion: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ocr.12277#:~:text=Conclusion,bite%20and%20hard%20palate%20collapse.-To learn more about myofunctional therapy:-International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM): https://www.iaom.com/-American Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT): https://aomtinfo.org/-Airway Circle: https://www.airwaycircle.com/-Oro-Myofunctional Study Group (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443131172546099-www.TheOrthoCoach.com-DOC FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1350463785569755/