Podcast summary and Notes on " speech sound disorders"

S11E8 - Making Sense of Myo: 3 Practical Points on Treatment

Guest: Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP - This episode features a practical and informative perspective of myofunctional therapy for speech sound disorders and the oral stage of swallowing. Char discusses “myo” treatment from three points of view. She covers the rationale behind myo (and why sometimes its treatment validity is unfairly questioned) and, most importantly, outlines the essential components of myofunctional therapy.

SLP Learning Series

en-usNovember 29, 2023

myofunctional therapy

S11E4 - Making Sense of Myo: OMDs and Speech Sound Disorders

Guest: Angela McLeod, PhD, CCC-SLP, QOM - This episode explores the relationship between orofacial myofunctional disorders and speech sound disorders. Dr. Angela McLeod shares ways that an orofacial myofunctional disorder can impact speech sound production. Dr. McLeod shares how improving orofacial myofunction can improve a patient’s ability to produce accurate speech sounds. Listen in as Dr. McLeod presents the evidence behind using a myofunctional approach to treat speech sound disorders. To wrap up this episode, Dr. McLeod shares that considering the potential presence of orofacial myology concerns when addressing articulation disorders is an important component of differential diagnosis to determine the best course of treatment.

SLP Learning Series

en-usOctober 20, 2023

speech sound disorders

orofacial myology

omds

Speech Sound Disorders & Differential Diagnosis - Amy Graham

In this episode, we welcome Amy Graham, M.A. CCC-SLP a specialist in pediatric speed sound disorders to the show. We discuss getting started with speech sound disorders, age for intervention, different diagnoses, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS

(0:00) Introduction
(3:41) Amy’s Professional Background
(12:20) What is Speech Sound Disorders
(18:00) Getting Started With Speech Sound Disorders
(23:10) At What Age Should You Start Working on Speech Sound Disorders
(29:43) What is Differential vs Official Diagnosis
(43:28) What Should You Do If You’re Not Comfortable Diagnosing a Specific Disorder
(46:10) Establishing Goals After Differential Diagnosis
(51:00) Resources

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Amy Graham is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Graham Speech Therapy, a private practice in Colorado Springs that specializes in pediatric speech sound disorders. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, and has been an SLP for over 20 years. Amy is the creator of the Graham Speech Therapy Oral-Facial Exam, and the Bjorem Speech Decks for Lateralization and Cycles, and is a frequent speaker and podcast guest. She has a particular interest in supporting and equipping SLPs to help them provide evidence-based treatment for speech sound disorders by posting frequent therapy videos and practical therapy tips on social media platforms.