Providing specialized speech and myofunctional therapy care for children and adults.
Pediatrics (Children ages 4+): Helping children with speech sound and orofacial myofunctional disorders through therapy that is convenient and fun!
Adults: Supporting adults with orofacial myofunctional challenges to improve communication, swallowing, and overall oral function.
Serving Dallas, Richardson, Plano, and surrounding areas
Specialized Care in Speech & Myofunctional Therapy
*Articulation therapy is the remediation of speech sounds.
*Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy targets the muscles and functions of the face, tongue, and mouth to help with issues such as improper tongue placement, mouth breathing, and incorrect swallowing patterns. Unlike traditional speech therapy, OMT is a transformative type of therapy that addresses the root cause of dysfunction.
Therapy for speech sound &
orofacial myofunctional disorders
We provide expert evaluation services to figure out exactly what's going on, and individualized therapy to target specific areas of need.
Speech sound therapy can:
Help you produce speech sounds correctly
Increase confidence talking in front of others
Support phonological awareness and spelling skills
Reduce frustration from constantly being misunderstood
Orofacial myofunctional therapy can:
Support dental and orthodontic treatment by ensuring that muscles function correctly, helping to maintain the alignment of teeth and jaws
Address underlying dysfunctions such as tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and oral habit elimination
Enhance speech clarity
Promote proper swallowing to reduce the risk of dental issues such as open bites or misaligned teeth
Contribute to better nasal breathing, sleep, and reduced health issues linked to oral dysfunction
Red flags of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in Children:
Tongue tie
Drooling
Tongue thrust
Lisp (tongue sticks out between teeth)
Difficulty with S, Z, L, R, CH, SH sounds
Open mouth breathing
Tongue and lip ties
Abnormal swallow
High and narrow palate
Picky eating
Noxious oral habits (prolonged thumb sucking)
Speech difficulties
Little progress in speech therapy
Infected and enlarged tonsils & adenoids
Overbite
Underbite
Bedwetting
Daytime fatigue
ADHD symptoms
Red Flags of an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder in Adults:
Adults may experience various symptoms of orofacial myofunctional disorders, which can impact speech, swallowing, and overall oral function. Common red flags include:
Difficulty swallowing pills
Mouth breathing, even at rest
Tongue thrust when speaking or swallowing
Difficulty with S, Z, L, R, CH, SH sounds
Chronic jaw pain, clicking, or popping
Snoring and sleep apnea
Tension or pain in the face, jaw, back, or neck
Frequent unexplained headaches
Tongue-tie (restricted tongue movement)
Tooth grinding or clenching
Misaligned or open bite
Forward head posture
Inability to keep lips closed at rest
We are a highly specialized speech therapy private practice with extensive training in speech sound and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
Benefits of Private Practice
Therapy sessions are tailored towards your individual needs.
Ongoing parent education and support is provided. This equips parents to feel confident in supporting their child's communication development outside of therapy sessions.
You don't have to wait until your child's needs are "severe" enough to start therapy. We don't subscribe to the "wait and see" approach. Early intervention is KEY!
Collaboration between other professionals for a coordinated approach (physical & occupational therapist, doctor, ENT, pediatric dentist, etc.)
