SLP Learning Hour

Making Sense of Myo: Introduction to Orofacial Myology


Listen Later

Guest: Linda D’Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode features Linda D’Onofrio, who has spent her career studying, teaching, and spreading awareness about orofacial myofunctional disorders. She will discuss what orofacial myology and myofunctional therapy are. Linda then discusses what an orofacial myofunctional disorder is and the signs and symptoms of OMDs. She then dives into how a patient with an OMD can impact speech and articulation skills and why a myofunctional program can support these patients. Listen in as Linda shares the evidence behind using myofunctional therapy to support speech and swallowing goals and whether or not the treatment of orofacial myofunctonal disorders is within an SLP’s scope of practice.

Mentioned in this episode:

Free .6 ASHA CEU Conference

PFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

SLP Learning HourBy Speech Therapy PD

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

6 ratings


More shows like SLP Learning Hour

View all
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

3,440 Listeners

Coffee Convos with Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley by PodcastOne

Coffee Convos with Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley

22,386 Listeners