This course is limited to licensed DDS, SLP, and RDH
The orofacial complex is here to help educate licensed DDS, SLP, and RDH or country equivalents. (Submission of license (or equivalent) is required at the time of registration) 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, medial etiologies, diagnostics, treatment planning, habit elimination, ethical scope of practice considerations and the didactic interaction of the orofacial complex from birth.
ACTIVITY CONTENT, METHODOLOGY AND LEARNING RESOURCES: TIME- ORDERED AGENDA
Pre-Recorded Videos (16 hours)
Video information will be provided to attendees approximately 2 weeks prior to the LIVE course. Each section consists of notes overview and an assessment of the material that is required with a passing result to advance to the next session. Downloads of the text books and notes are provided at the beginning of each section. Only the notes are available to be printed.
2023 DATES & LOCATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-recorded materials are REQUIRED to attend the in-person/live portion.
September 28-30, 2023 LIVE online
Pre-recorded release September 7, 2023
THIS COURSE IS CLOSED
November 2-4, 2023 Sacramento, CA
Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront
100 Capital Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
Pre-recorded release October 12, 2023
PUBLICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING THE OROFACIAL COMPLEX: MUSCLE MANUAL
UNDERSTANDING THE OROFACIAL COMPLEX: THE EVOLUTION OF DYSFUNCTION
Sam, The Super Chewer Eats
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This program is offered for up to 3.6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)
Intermediate level
Up to 3.6 ASHA CEUs
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
KRISTIE GATTO MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
KRISTIE GATTO, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM® received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. She has worked as a speech-language pathologist in the public and private school systems, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and children’s hospitals, and in private practice. In 2004, Ms. Gatto became the co-owner of a private practice in Northwest Houston and began her journey in treating children with pediatric feeding disorders. After years of searching for answers in traditional feeding approaches, she underwent training in the field of Orofacial Myology and became the first certified orofacial myologist in the city of Houston in 2011. Ms. Gatto is currently the owner of The Speech and Language Connection, which has two offices in the greater Houston area and employs multiple speech-language pathologists with various specialties.
Ms. Gatto has focused her clinical skills on treating patients with issues in feeding, dysphagia, deglutition, oral sensory aversion, orofacial myology, and swallowing- related disorders, as well as articulation, phonological processing, and early childhood feeding interventions.
Ms. Gatto is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology & Audiology (AAPPSPA), Texas Speech- Language-Hearing Association (TSHA), and Houston Association for Communication Disorders (HACD). She has previously served on the board of directors for the IAOM and AAPPSPA. Currently, she is on the board of directors for the Oral Motor Institute, and the Myofunctional editor for the Dental Sleep Practice Magazine.
Financial: Kristie Gatto is also the owner and a treating clinician with The Speech and Language Connection in Houston, Texas, as well as an instructor for the International Association of Orofacial Myology, for which she is paid. She is the author of two text books, Understanding the Orofacial Complex: the evolution of dysfunction, and Understanding the Orofacial Complex: the Muscle Manual; and one children’s book, Sam the Super Chewer Eats.
Non-financial: Kristie Gatto is a Past President of the International Association of Orofacial Myology, a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a board of directors member for the Oral Motor Institute, an editor for the Dental Sleep Practice Magazine, a journal reviewer for Cranio, and actively involved in her community providing speaking engagements for moms and families of patients with oromyofunctional dysfunction and feeding difficulties.
Amanda Moore Chastain MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
AMANDA CHASTIAIN, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
Amanda Chastain, MA, CCC-SLP, COM® 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 a Past President of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), an approved IAOM instructor, and provides training 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 a PastPresident 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.
Angie Lehman RDH, COM®
ANGIE LEHMAN, BS, RDH, COM®
Angie Lehman, BS, RDH, COM® earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1999. She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2012 and received her Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2014. Angie is the owner of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York (OMT of York).
As a Certified Orofacial Myologist, Angie provides caring, individualized therapy for patients of all ages with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s). She is passionate and enthusiastic about prevention and treatment of the causes of OMD’s rather than just treating the symptoms. Her fun and relaxed approach to the elimination or Oral Habits has proven to be very successful. Her expertise includes Sucking Habit Elimination, Tongue Thrust correction, Oral Rest Posture Therapy and the recognition of tongue and lip ties and their influence on orofacial growth and function. She works in conjunction with, and is well respected by local Dentists and Orthodontists, Speech Pathologists, ENT’s, Lactation Consultants, and other skilled medical professionals.
Financial: Angie Lehman is also the owner and a treating clinician with OMT of York,, as well as an instructor for the International Association of Orofacial Myology, for which she is paid.
Non-financial: Angie Lehman is a Past board of Directors member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology, a member of the Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene Association and actively involved in her community providing speaking engagements for patients and families of patients with oromyofunctional dysfunction.
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:
- The science of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and the evolution from early treatment practice.
- The parameters of the IAOM Scope of Practice and the IAOM Code of Ethics in daily practice
- Define the basic terms in Orofacial myofunctional disorders, oromotor dysfunction, temporomandibular disorders, and parafunctional habits.
- Understand the development from embryology of the oropharyngeal complex.
- Understand the basic anatomy of orofacial complex as it relates to the hard and soft tissues and the cranial nerves
- Understand the muscular complex that most closely is associated with the orofacial myofunctional disorders
- Understand the importance of the airway, respiration, and patency of the oropharyngeal complex and classification systems for oropharyngeal isthmus (mallampati) and tonsillar classifications
- Identify classifications of occlusion
- Discuss feeding development and disruptions
- Discuss common orthodontic appliances, both functional and retaining
- Understand the basic phases of the normal swallowing process
- Discuss the parameters for typical mastication, deglutition, bolus formation, bolus transit, as it relates to solid/liquid/saliva consumption
- Identification of structural anomalies, including TOTs, clefting, and facial deformities.
- Identify the variances in swallowing patterns and resting postures
- Identify the development of feeding patterns, and associated speech patterns
- Demonstrate a comprehensive clinical examination for a patient with an OMD that includes structures, functioning of the structures and in swallowing.
- Discuss hierarchy of the development of orofacial movements appropriately and incorporate this hierarchy into a treatment plan
- Discuss the need for referrals, when, who and where
- Discuss the impact of non-nutritive sucking habits on the orofacial complex
- Integrate principles and techniques of habit elimination in treatment planning.
- Discuss the underlying principles of behavioral modification and reinforcers
- Demonstrate a skill base with therapeutic exercises for treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders
- Discuss the importance of habituation and integration into everyday life
- Discuss variances to the “typical” treatment plan for special populations
- Integrate a system of universal precautions and aseptic techniques
- Apply documentation and case management effectively
- Determine appropriate systems for business application and management that includes record keeping, HIPPA compliance, marketing, and financial aspects.
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