Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMD)
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy aims to correct oral resting posture, breathing patterns, and swallowing habits through specialized exercises.
This therapy addresses Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), which can affect facial muscle development and functions like eating, talking, and breathing in both children and adults.
If needed, speech therapy will be included with orofacial myofunctional therapy in order to improve speech production.
Who Does OMD Therapy Help?
Oromyofunctional therapy may benefit those who suffer from a variety of symptoms, including:
Neck Pain
Headaches
Thumb Sucking
Sleep Apnea
Mouth Breathing
Tongue Thrust
Extended Soother Use
Temporomandibular Joint Pain (TMJ)
Benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy:
Improved speech (elimination of tongue thrust in speech)
Improve the long-term success of orthodontic treatment.
Reduction in teeth grinding
Reduction in sleep apnea
Better facial symmetry
Ability to move oral muscles optimally
increasing the tone and mobility of oral structures
Optimal use of oral structures
This therapy addresses Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), which can affect facial muscle development and functions like eating, talking, and breathing in both children and adults.
If needed, speech therapy will be included with orofacial myofunctional therapy in order to improve speech production.
Who Does OMD Therapy Help?
Oromyofunctional therapy may benefit those who suffer from a variety of symptoms, including:
Neck Pain
Headaches
Thumb Sucking
Sleep Apnea
Mouth Breathing
Tongue Thrust
Extended Soother Use
Temporomandibular Joint Pain (TMJ)
Benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy:
Improved speech (elimination of tongue thrust in speech)
Improve the long-term success of orthodontic treatment.
Reduction in teeth grinding
Reduction in sleep apnea
Better facial symmetry
Ability to move oral muscles optimally
increasing the tone and mobility of oral structures
Optimal use of oral structures
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (AFRID) - Under Construction, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-99
Eligibility
Contact VSLC to complete the intake.
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