In April I had the opportunity to be part of a wonderful summit (Neurodivergent Girls) run by Lani Lecielle. One topic we discussed was how oral rest position and nose v. mouth breathing tie into ADHD symptoms. Check out this clip!
For more on a proper oral rest position and why it matters, check out these blog posts:
–Oral Rest Position: A Key to Strong Speech
–Oral Rest Position and Excessive Habits (like Thumb Sucking!)
–Oral Rest Position and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
–Let’s Talk THE SPOT and Why It’s SO Important
For an exercise to help build tongue strength to improve oral rest position, speech clarity, and so much more, check out this exercise:
–EXERCISE: Tongue to Spot
–EXERCISE: Hide Lips
If you’re wondering if your child’s oral rest position and/or how they are breathing could be impacting them, hop on my calendar for a free screen/brainstorming session and we’ll take a look. Click here to schedule a time.