MYOFUNCTIONAL SCREENING AREAS

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A full Myofunctional Screening with a Speech Pathologist typically looks at some or all of the following areas, as well as any additional areas of concern:

• Airway/Sleep Screening
• Oral Motor Screening: Assessing facial and oral muscle function
• Oral Functional Screening: Tongue Tie/Oral Restriction Screening
• Facial Symmetry Screening: Examining facial muscles for balance and coordination
• Oral Motor/Sensory Screening
• Early Intervention Screening: Proactively identifying red flag areas
• Infant/Toddler Feeding Screening: Breast or bottle feeding screening
• Tongue Function Screening: Analyzing tongue movements, strength, and coordination
• Swallowing Screening: Identifying any abnormalities or difficulties in the swallowing process
• Oral Habits Observation: Checking for habits like thumb sucking, lip licking or tongue thrusting
• Breathing Pattern Analysis: Evaluating the pattern of breathing, especially during rest and sleep (open/closed mouth)
• Speech/Articulation Screening: Examining the clarity of speech sounds and potential placement errors
• Fluency/Stuttering Screening: Evaluating speech fluency
• Voice Screening: Evaluating voice quality and resonance
• Myofunctional Movement Analysis: Evaluating how muscles function during speech, swallowing, and rest
• Patient History Review: Gathering information on medical history and relevant lifestyle factors
• Educational Component: Providing information on myofunctional issues and potential interventions.

This screening aims to identify RED FLAG areas that point to possible Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), identify a need for further assessment and contribute to developing an appropriate treatment plan. 

Screenings take approximately 20 minutes. The cost of a Myofunctional Screening is $75 and will apply as a credit towards any future assessment or treatment.