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The term ‘orofacial’ refers to the anatomy of the mouth and face and ‘myofunctional therapy’ is therapy related to correct the movement and use of the muscles. Therefore, orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is all about improving the strength and function of the muscles of the mouth and face. So, how does this relate to your…

Starting school is a very big and exciting milestone for your child and for the whole family. It is the start of their adventure of more formal education and a great step in their independence. It can be difficult to know if your child is ready to embark on this journey or when you should…

We spend a lot of time with our children, but how can we maximize the time that we have to ensure that the interactions we have are meaningful? Research shows that when parents have quality interactions with their children, this can promote language development. So, what is a quality interaction? It is an interaction where…

There might be more involved in speech pathology than you thought. Here is a quick summary of what speech pathologists do...

Thumb / finger sucking is a form of a self-soothing oral habit which is common in early childhood. Extended bottle use or dummy sucking can also fall into this category. Many children engage in these habits, however they usually grow out of them naturally, or are encouraged to stop by their parents. When these habits…