EDUCATING PROFESSIONALS OF VARYING BACKGROUNDS
The orofacial complex is here to help educate professionals of varying backgrounds by providing: workshops and seminars, product information, publications, and associated issues related to the evolution of dysfunction of the orofacial complex. This coursework and associated materials have been designed to help the professional understand the philosophy behind myofunctional disorders and facilitate a better understanding of appropriate starting points for intervention based on a systematic hierarchy. Information has been designed for professionals the ability to achieve a higher standard of care by giving them one more tool for their therapeutic toolbox.
GOAL OF THE COURSE
This course will provide the participant a comprehensive understanding of the foundations in orofacial myology. Parameters will include developmental anatomy/physiology, dental, speech, medical etiologies, diagnostics, treatment planning, habit elimination, ethical scope of practice considerations and the didactic interaction of the orofacial complex from birth.
2021 Upcoming DATES & LOCATIONS
April 14-17, 2021 -This Course if Full
June 16-19, 2021 – Online
August 12-15, 2021 – NJ
November 2-5, 2021 – Harrisburg, PA
PUBLICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING THE OROFACIAL COMPLEX: MUSCLE MANUAL
UNDERSTANDING THE OROFACIAL COMPLEX: THE EVOLUTION OF DYSFUNCTION
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This program is offered for up to 2.8 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate level, Professional area)
KRISTIE GATTO MA, CCC-SLP, COM
Kristie K Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM, is the current owner of The Speech and Language Connection in Houston, Texas. Her clinicial focus in orofacial myology has been associated with feeding, trauma, cranial nerve deficits, swallowing, aversion and behavioral feeding disorders, apraxia, phonological processing deficits, tongue thrusting, and associated deficits in dental occlusion, orthodontic relapse, and craniofacial abnormalities.
Ms. Gatto obtained certification in the field of Orofacial Myology in 2011. Since that time, she has facilitated direct clinical relationships to promote collaboration of treatment for her patients with hospital-based teams, oral & maxillofacial surgeons, neurologists, neuromuscular dentists, otolaryngologists, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and pediatricians.
Ms. Gatto is renown by her colleagues for presentations promoting professional treatment and understanding of the orofacial complex.
Financial disclosures: Ms. Gatto receives monetary fees for speaking. Additionally, materials provided consist of books that were created as a for-profit means.
Non-Financial disclosures: Ms. Gatto is the Immediate Past President for the IAOM and on the Board of directors for AAPPSPA.
Amanda Moore Chastain MA, CCC-SLP, COM
Amanda Moore Chastain, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
Amanda Chastain is an ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) certified and Kentucky licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with specific focus in the areas of Orofacial Myology and Pediatric Feeding. She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) through The International Association of Orofacial Myology. As the owner and director of The Speech Network Pediatric Feeding and Orofacial Myology Clinic in Lexington KY, she dedicates her focus of practice to infants and toddlers with feeding difficulties as well as teens and adults with orofacial myofunctional deficits. Amanda is currently the President of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), is an approved IAOM instructor and provides trainings for infant and toddler feeding through her GoMAP (Guided Oral Movements with Active Patterning) Program.
Financial: Amanda Chastain is also the owner and a treating clinician with The Speech Network in Lexington, KY, as well as an instructor for the International Association of Orofacial Myology for which she is paid.
Non-financial: Amanda Chastain is the current President of the International Association of Orofacial Myology, a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and actively involved in her community providing speaking engagements for moms and families of patients with oromyofunctional dysfunction and feeding difficulties.
Kristie is an amazing teacher who takes her time to present the information in a very concise but simple way to understand. She is open to questions and really is attune to the student’s needs and levels of learning.
Thank you SO much for an amazing course!!! I learned so much and have so much more learning to do with those amazing packets of materials you sent. I have many current clients to apply the program to and am excited to get started.
Thank you for giving me the resources to continue my journey!
Sincerely, you and Amanda did an INCREDIBLE job. I honestly enjoyed the course and looked forward to it every day. The remote presentation exceeded my expectations. I’ve already recommended it to friends and colleagues. This course was worth every penny. I could see myself taking it again in the future.
I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you! It was great being able to learn and interact with you both over the past 4 days. I really appreciate all that y’all do to educate us and for being friendly and approachable so that we weren’t afraid to ask questions. This course went beyond my expectations and I am looking forward to getting out into the field and practicing and learning more. I hope that I get to meet you both in person one day!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us this week. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and can’t wait to dive into the material and apply it to future clients.
This is the best course I have taken in all my years of practice!!! I cannot wait to begin implementing this with my patients.
I can’t thank you enough for all of the invaluable information you presented over the past 4 days.
Now it time for me to start studying and processing all of the information. I am excited to begin this new chapter in my SLP career.
Number of participants is limited!
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming course
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The participant will be able to identify:
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The science of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and the evolution from early treatment practice.
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The parameters of the IAOM Scope of Practice and the IAOM Code of Ethics in daily practice
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Define the basic terms in Orofacial myofunctional disorders, oromotor dysfunction, temporal mandibular disorders, and parafunctional habits.
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Understand the development from embryology of the oropharyngeal complex.
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Understand the basic anatomy of orofacial complex as it relates to the hard and soft tissues and the cranial nerves
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Understand the muscular complex that most closely is associated with the orofacial myofunctional disorders
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Understand the importance of the airway, respiration, and patency of the oropharyngeal complex and classification systems for oropharyngeal isthmus (mallampati) and tonsillar classifications
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Identify classifications of occlusion
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Discuss feeding development and disruptions
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Discuss common orthodontic appliances, both functional and retaining
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Understand the basic phases of the normal swallowing process
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Discuss the parameters for typical mastication, deglutition, bolus formation, bolus transit, as it relates to solid/liquid/saliva consumption
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Identification of structural anomalies, including TOTs, clefting, and facial deformities.
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Identify the variances in swallowing patterns and resting postures
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Identify the development of feeding patterns, and associated speech patterns
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Demonstrate a comprehensive clinical examination for a patient with an OMD that includes structures, functioning of the structures and in swallowing.
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Discuss hierarchy of the development of orofacial movements appropriately and incorporate this hierarchy into a treatment plan
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Discuss the need for referrals, when, who and where
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Discuss the impact of non-nutritive sucking habits on the orofacial complex
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Integrate principles and techniques of habit elimination in treatment planning.
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Discuss the underlying principles of behavioral modification and reinforcers
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Demonstrate a skill base with therapeutic exercises for treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders
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Discuss the importance of habituation and integration into everyday life
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Discuss variances to the “typical” treatment plan for special populations
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Integrate a system of universal precautions and aseptic techniques
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Apply documentation and case management effectively
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Determine appropriate systems for business application and management that includes record keeping, HIPPA compliance, marketing, and financial aspects.
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