Friday, May 09, 2025

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 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.

Friday, April 25, 2025

This post takes an honest look at SLP burnout and the emotional toll of the profession. It encourages readers to set boundaries, protect their time and energy, and reflect on what truly lights them up. For many, exploring myofunctional therapy becomes the breakthrough that leads to more aligned, fulfilling work.

Friday, April 18, 2025

This blog explores the powerful role of habit elimination in myofunctional therapy. It explains how early intervention targeting habits like thumb sucking and pacifier use lays the foundation for better speech, feeding, and breathing outcomes. The post offers a compassionate, step-by-step approach to helping families eliminate habits and navigate related concerns like tongue ties.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Myo isn’t just for tongue thrust—it’s a foundational approach that boosts outcomes across the entire SLP caseload. This post breaks down how myofunctional therapy enhances articulation, feeding, early language, sleep, and behavior. It encourages SLPs to view myo as a tool for faster, more holistic progress.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

SLP Side Hustles: Turning Myofunctional Therapy Into a Thriving Business is a guide for speech-language pathologists who want to build a fulfilling and profitable career beyond the traditional school or hospital setting. It outlines key steps to launch a part-time myofunctional therapy practice—like identifying your niche, forming referral partnerships, and marketing your services. The post also features the inspiring story of Lauren Tsasipoulous, a former school SLP who built a full-time private practice within two months after attending the Simon Says Bootcamp.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Top 5 Tools Every SLP Needs to Make Myo Simple and Streamlined offers a practical breakdown of the essential tools every SLP should have when implementing myofunctional therapy. From tongue depressors to visual trackers, this post explains how just a few key items can make sessions more effective and engaging—without overwhelming your practice or budget. Whether you’re new to myo or want to upgrade your toolkit, this guide helps you work smarter, not harder.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Adding myofunctional therapy to a full SLP caseload doesn’t have to lead to burnout. This post provides practical strategies for integrating myo into your current sessions, like batching evaluations, modifying existing treatment plans, streamlining documentation, and educating families. Rather than creating more work, the goal is to reframe and maximize what you’re already doing to improve outcomes with less stress. Myo can energize your therapy approach—without overwhelming your schedule.