Myofunctional therapy focuses on the connection between breathing, oral posture, swallowing, and muscle function.

What are some signs that my child may benefit from therapy?

Some things to look for include:

  • Mouth breathing

  • Difficulty maintaining lip closure

  • Tongue thrust

  • Low or forward tongue resting posture

  • Difficulty with proper swallowing

  • Thumb or finger sucking

  • Nail biting

  • Other persistent oral habits

  • Concerns related to sleep or breathing

What can I expect?

1. Consultation
We begin by discussing concerns, history, your goals and determining whether myofunctional therapy is appropriate.

2. Comprehensive Functional Evaluation
This comprehensive evaluation is where we will evaluate the oral and facial muscles movement, your breathing patterns and posture as well as any other associated symptoms.

3. Individualized Therapy
A personalized program is developed based on the individual's needs.

4. Home Practice
Exercises and activities are practiced between sessions to reinforce new patterns.

5. Functional Habituation
This is where we work on making the new breathing, swallowing and resting posture a part of everyday life.