EXERCISE: Oral Rest Position and Lips
Oral rest position is important for many reasons! If your child could use some help with theirs, here’s an exercise to try.
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Exercises
Behavior is Communication
Note to self: Behavior is ALWAYS communication. So, what is my child trying to tell me?
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GAMES: Hi Ho! Cherry-O
Games are a great way to get in extra practice for our child’s speech and language exercises…without it being obvious you’re working on their exercises. Check out my top tips for building in everyday speech functionality, learning to take turns, practicing articulation, and more with one of my favorite games for younger kiddos (Hi Ho! Cherry-O).
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GAMES: Learning Made Fun
Looking for a way to help your child do their exercises with less complaining and more fun? Try playing a game!
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Let’s Talk THE SPOT and Why It’s SO Important (Video!)
Where our tongue hangs out in our mouth is VERY important for many reasons: clarity of speech, facial development, breathing, digestion, and so much more! Let’s talk about the optimal SPOT for our tongue to rest.
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Do you know where communication happens?
Where does communication (and practicing speech, for kiddos who are finding it a challenge) happen?
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Oral Rest Position and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Let’s talk Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and what it can do to help with excessive habits, tongue thrusts, and oral rest position.
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EXERCISE: Tongue to Spot
Here’s an exercise you can do at home with your child to help build tongue strength and mobility: Tongue to Spot.
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