FOR THE SCIENCE OF ORAL MOTOR TREATMENT
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The OMI is established to publish monographs that demonstrate the evidence base of oral sensory and motor techniques for articulation, motor speech, and feeding treatment. Its mission is to contribute to the field of speech-language-hearing science by expanding our knowledge about the sensory and motor components of articulation, motor speech, and feeding development, disorders, assessment and treatment. Learn more...
The Oral Motor Institute was founded by Pam Marshalla, MA, CCC-SLP, and Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT, CIMI, in 2007, who found that the field of speech-language-hearing sciences was in need of more information on the evidence base of oral sensory and motor techniques for articulation, motor speech, and feeding treatment.
In 2014, Pam and Diane stepped down as Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors and nominated Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, for the position of Board Chair.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that, in June, 2015, Pam Marshalla passed away after a long battle with leukemia. The OMI strives to honor her memory in all of our efforts. A message from our board chair, Robyn Merkel-Walsh:
Pam, my mentor and friend, left me a very important job to oversee. I want to assure all OMI subscribers that I have been working diligently over the past year months to carry on Pam's work and contributions to our field. While I will never be able to replace Pam, I am certainly going to try to make her proud! - Robyn
RECENT NEWS
OMD 0-4 and SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLICATION: Ease the confusion about the differences between feeding/dysphagia thearpy and orofacial myofucntional therapy.
The OMI previously had a position statement on OMDs for 0-4 and special needs. This is now a published article in the International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy by Board Chair Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP/COM®: https://ijom.iaom.com/journal/vol46/iss1/3/
WE MISS YOU PAT TAYLOR:
Long time Board Member Patricia Taylor, M.Ed., CCC-SLP/COM® has retired after 22 years as Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy. We thank Pat for her dedication, expertise, and passion for evidence-based practices for both the OMI and the IJOM.
The International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy is now OPEN ACCESS to all. Please visit https://ijom.iaom.com/journal/.
Check out all our recent news at: http://www.oralmotorinstitute.org/news-announcements.html
LIASONS TO THE BOARD:
The Board of Directors appointed to liaisons to the board. Since Registered Dental Hygienists and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants have oral motor/orofacial myology in their scopes of practices, we have added these subject matter experts to assist us with research, ethics, and scope of practice in their respective fields.
Welcome to:
Lactation/IBCLC: Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC
CONVENTION PUBLICATIONS
♦ ASHA Conventions 2019
Board Members Robyn Merkel-Walsh and Lori Overland were accepted to the ASHA Convention, 2019 in Orlando, FL.
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The Speech-Language Pathologists' Role in Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs)
Session #: 1726
Get the handouts
Authors: Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC (presenting); Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP (not presenting) -
A Sensory-Motor Approach to Supporting Modified Baby Led Weaning in Babies with Down Syndrome
Session #: 1174
Authors: Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC and Jill Rabin
♦ ASHA Convention 2018
Board Members Robyn Merkel-Walsh and Lori Overland were accepted to the ASHA Convention, 2018 in Boston, MA.
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TOTs: A Hot Topic!
1-hour seminar
Topic Area: Innovations, Debates, and Hot Topics in the Discipline
Date: Friday, November 16, 2018
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: CC/254B (Level 2)
Session #: 1609
Authors: Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC (presenting); Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP (presenting)
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SLP's Role in Post-Frenectomy Care for Children Who Present With Feeding Challenges
Poster
Date: Friday, November 16, 2018
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: CC/Hall C
Session #: 7657
Authors: Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC (presenting); Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP (not presenting)
♦ IAOM Conventions 2018 - 2022
Two Phases of Post Frenectomy Care: Active Wound Managament and Neuromuscular Re-Education : https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1545/7007/files/AWM_VS_NMR_Merkel_Walsh_and_Overland_2022_Final.pdf?v=1667330481
Tongue Tie and Speech Clarity: What We Think We Know:
Our OMI Facebook page is doing quite well. Some of our posts have been shared with over 1500 viewers! Please like our page at: http://facebook.com/oralmotorinstitute
♦ Courses and Products
Our Founder Pam Marshalla lives on! Her daughter Shanti McGinley has published her text The Marshalla Guide: A Topical Anthology of Speech Movement Techniques for Motor Speech Disorders & Articulation Deficits. It can be found here: https://pammarshalla.com/product/the-marshalla-guide
Reviews are outstanding:
"Every speech-language pathologist should have this book."
-Diane Bahr, MS, CCC/SLP, CIMI, Ages & Stages
"The most comprehensive book relating to speech that we've seen in our profession."
-Stephen Sacks, MA, CCC/SLP, SATPAC Speech
"...the 'Holy Grail' for oral motor and motor speech."
-Robyn Markel-Walsh, MA, CCC/SLP/COM®, TalkTools, Board Chair of the Oral Motor Institute
Board member Char Boshart has published an amazing podcast series found at The Speech Link. Look for items #31-#35 entitled "The Perfect Oral Motor Storm". You can find it here: http://speechdynamics.com/pages/podcasts
The International Association of Orofacial Myology has ongoing introduction courses for their certification track program, as well as an annual convention. Visit http://www.iaom.com/iaom-approved-courses for the latest courses.
You can also visit our Workshops page.
Board Chair Robyn Merkel-Walsh and Board Member Lori Overland published a TOTs text found on the Talk Tools site, and launched a complimentary course as well.
Pat Zimmerman Pine has created an excellent reference source for TOTs as well: https://musclesinharmony.com.
Dr. Richard Baxter has penned a book with his associates called "Tongue Tied."
Former Co-Chair Diane Bahr released a new book called "Feed Your Baby and Toddler Right." Follow Diane: http://www.agesandstages.net
UPCOMING CONVENTIONS AND WORKSHOPS
LATEST MONOGRAPH
by Robyn Merkel-Walsh and Lori L. Overland | January 2016 | v54 n.1
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