The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Assessment and Management of Oral Myofunctional Disorders

Author(s):  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-181
Author(s):  
Nancy Hall

Objective To survey speech-language pathologists (SLPs) regarding their involvement in treating infants whose mothers experience postpartum depression. Method SIG 1 members were invited to participate in an 8-question survey examining their involvement with infant-mother pairs, including mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD). Results Results indicate that, while some SLPs frequently work with infant-mother pairs, few have knowledge regarding the diagnosis of PPD in the mothers. Conclusions It is likely that many SLPs are working with infant-mother pairs that include mothers who are experiencing PPD. Suggestions regarding the role of the SLP are offered, including providing support for these mothers in terms of obtaining services and helping these mothers use appropriate infant-directed speech to facilitate communication and cognitive development in their infants.


2000 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Irene Marchesan

This article analyzes differences in orthodontic and craniofacial classifications and the role of the speech-language pathologist in adequately treating those patients with varying Class II and Class III malocclusions. Other symptoms, such as those of mouth breathing and tongue position, are compared and contrasted in order to identify characteristics and treatment issues pertaining to each area. The author emphasizes a team approach to myofunctional therapy and stresses the importance of collaborative treatment.


1990 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy F. King ◽  
Kenneth S. Goodman

Speech-language pathologists are becoming increasingly involved in issues of bilingual education, other language and dialect learning, and other facets of learning for non-standard English speakers. Whole language provides a context for involvement in these areas that is uniquely suited for conducting communicatively based assessments and interventions, and for fostering an attitude of acceptance and advocacy. This article describes whole language as it is applied to children with cultural and linguistic differences and provides guidelines for enabling the speech-language pathologist to assume a role of active involvement.


1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sol Adler

This brief essay notes the impact upon our profession of our interactions with social dialect speakers. Specifically, the role of the speech-language pathologist as a consultant to the classroom teacher is discussed.


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