Oral Motor Exercises to Promote Feeding in Pediatrics: From Research to Bedside 

Oral motor exercises (OMEs) have long been disputed by professionals as a possible effective treatment strategy. Oromyofacial Therapy (OMT) is a growing area of intervention and training. Questions we want and need to know the answers to: What they can affect?  How much impact can OMT potentially have on outcomes? What do those exercises actually look like? How can they be facilitated? How much responsibility does the clinician have in performing them and what support do parents need to ensure carryover and continued, progressive function of those exercises?

All these questions will be addressed in this course along with the existing supportive evidence. Bring your brains and your hands, as this will be a hands-on learning experience!

Following this training, participants will be able to:

1.  Explain the functional use and limitations of oral motor exercises as pediatric therapeutic interventions.
2. Define what Oromyofacial Therapy (OMT) is and the functional use and limitations of this strategy for the pediatric population.
3. Demonstrate at least 3 oral motor exercises useful for pediatrics.

This course meets the requirement for Professional Development hours towards your ASHA renewal since it is approved by TSHA! You can count these hours towards ASHA renewal when you submit your Compliance Form.