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Myo Matters

Small, Simple Steps with a Big Impact - Your Journey Into Myo

Friday, November 14, 2025

Getting the the Root: When Speech Sounds Aren’t Just About Articulation

When sound errors don’t resolve, there may be deeper issues at play. This post explores how a myo-informed lens can help uncover root causes—like oral rest posture or jaw instability—and unlock meaningful progress.

Monday, November 10, 2025

📲 Can AI Make You a Better SLP? Here’s What It Can (and Can’t) Do

AI can’t replace you—but it can support you. This blog explores how SLPs can use tools like ChatGPT to save time, reduce burnout, and stay creative, all while staying grounded in clinical expertise and human connection.

Friday, July 25, 2025

Breaking the Busy Badge: Redefining Productivity for the SLP Entrepreneur

“Busy” doesn’t equal success. This post reframes productivity for the SLP business owner—think intentional work, white space, and creating from rest, not stress.

Friday, July 18, 2025

Social Media Overwhelm Is Real—Here’s How SLPs Can Show Up Authentically

You don’t have to go viral to grow your practice. Ditch the content chaos and discover how SLPs can simplify their online presence, connect with ideal clients, and show up online without losing their minds.

Friday, July 11, 2025

The Power of Prevention: Using Myo to Stop Problems Before They Start

Myofunctional therapy is powerful—not just for correcting issues, but for preventing them. Learn how early screenings and proactive collaboration can help SLPs catch red flags before they become long-term challenges.

Friday, July 04, 2025

The Myo Mindset: Balancing Clinical Growth and Real Life as an SLP

Clinical growth and burnout don’t have to go hand in hand. Learn how to pursue myofunctional therapy while creating boundaries, protecting your energy, and building a career that aligns with your life—not one that overwhelms it.

Friday, June 27, 2025

Early Intervention: The Impact of Myofunctional Therapy in Pediatrics

Early myofunctional therapy is a powerful way to prevent long-term speech, feeding, and airway issues. This blog shows how SLPs can identify red flags, support families with simple routines, and make a big impact on little clients—starting now.

Friday, June 20, 2025

The Rise of Teletherapy: Opportunities and Challenges in Myofunctional Work

Teletherapy is here to stay, and myofunctional therapy is a natural fit. This blog outlines the benefits, challenges, and success strategies for delivering impactful virtual myo sessions—whether you’re fully remote or using a hybrid model.

Friday, June 13, 2025

Myo Meets Sleep: Addressing Sleep Apnea Through Therapy

This blog dives into how myofunctional therapy supports clients with sleep-disordered breathing like sleep apnea. Learn how poor oral rest posture, tongue tone, and airway coordination impact sleep—and how SLPs can be key members of the sleep care team.

Friday, June 06, 2025

AI in SLP: Enhancing Myofunctional Therapy with Technology

AI is transforming how SLPs assess and deliver myofunctional therapy. From automated assessments to smart home programming and time-saving admin tools, this blog explores how AI can streamline your workflow and enhance client outcomes—without replacing the heart of therapy: you.

Friday, May 30, 2025

When to Specialize: Finding Your Niche Without Losing Your Sanity

Choosing a specialty as an SLP can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This blog helps SLPs explore how to find a niche that energizes them without rushing the process. From following your passions to recognizing where you get the best results, it’s a roadmap to growing a practice that fits your strengths and goals.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time-Saving Systems for SLPs Doing All the Things

Being an SLP often means juggling therapy, admin, marketing, and more—but smart systems can change everything. This blog walks SLPs through batching tasks, using templates, automating busywork, and protecting their time so they can serve clients better and avoid burnout.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Building Referral Networks That Work: Myo + Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

Strong referral relationships are the foundation of a thriving myofunctional therapy practice. This blog teaches SLPs how to connect with orthodontists, ENTs, dentists, and other professionals by focusing on education, consistency, and client-centered outcomes. It’s a guide to building collaborative teams that improve results for everyone—and grow your practice along the way.

Friday, May 09, 2025

Before the Brace: Why Orthos, ENTs, and Pediatric Dentists Are Referring to Myo-Trained SLPs

This post explores the growing collaboration between SLPs and providers like orthodontists, ENTs, and pediatric dentists. It outlines how myofunctional therapy enhances orthodontic and airway-related outcomes by addressing underlying muscle patterns, breathing, and oral habits before braces. SLPs learn practical ways to build referral relationships and position themselves as essential partners in early intervention.

Friday, May 02, 2025

Jaw Stability and Speech: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Jaw stability is a critical—but often overlooked—foundation for clear, precise speech. This blog explains how poor jaw control disrupts articulation and speech intelligibility, and offers practical, evidence-based techniques to build jaw strength, control, and awareness. From jaw grading and bite block work to chewing exercises and resistance training, SLPs will learn how to create a more stable base for efficient, confident speech production.

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