Orofacial Myofunctional (OMT) Therapy
Voce Speech Therapy is proud to offer Simon Says Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Program! This treatment program facilitates proper oral and facial posture during speech, swallowing, and at rest. Treatment is delivered via a play-based approach! Learn more about the various myofunctional therapy programs offered at Voce below!
Possible Signs of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Drooling
Open mouth breathing
Persisting food aversions
Prolonged speech sound errors
Low tongue resting posture
Tongue thrust swallow
Snoring
High arched palate
Forward resting tongue position
Possible Causes of an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder
Prolonged oral habits (thumb sucking, pacifier use, etc.)
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
Deviated septum
Enlarged nasal turbinates
Tethered oral tissues (tongue, lip, and cheek ties)
High or narrow palate
Goals of Myofunctional Therapy
Increase nasal breathing
Correct tongue resting posture
Improve muscle function for speech and swallowing
OMT Programs Offered
Thumbs Up!
Thumbs Up! is a 30-day program for oral habit elimination. It incorporates behavioral modification and utilizes a positive reinforcement to eliminate oral habits.
Tiny Tongue Tips
Tiny Tongue Tips is a fantastic play-based and early intervention OMT program. It promotes proper oral and facial postures at rest, during speech, and while swallowing in children. Additionally, it aims to reestablish nasal breathing.
Tongue Tips
This OMT program is for ages 8+ (including adults!). This program teaches proper orofacial resting posture and addresses oral and facial postures and muscle function in sleeping, swallowing, and breathing.