Tongue-Ties across the Ages
Yes, tongue-ties are a real thing, and for some, it is very painful. The scientific term for a tongue-tie is ankyloglossia or restricted movement of the tongue. A tie can occur in the anterior (front) or posterior (back) of the tongue. You may be surprised to learn...
Sleep: Everybody Does It, Nobody Talks About It!
It is a well-known fact that humans need to sleep. It should not be a surprise to you that in our fast-paced, go-get-em world, we do not get enough of it. According to the Center for Disease Control, close to 40% of adults aged over 16 years old reported that they...
The Importance of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
One of the benefits of working in a school is the interaction between the various disciplines. I work with a fabulous team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, and special educators. We are able to look at a child...
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: Why Now?
It is said that timing is everything. You may have heard of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) popping up here and there in the U.S. over the past few decades.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Aims: Review of evidence in support of an oral-facial growth impairment in the development of pediatric sleep apnea in non-obese children.
Hi, I’m Jocelyn M. Wood, Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist and child development expert.
I’m here to show you how to bring out your child’s unique voice using simple, easy to follow strategies that work for you and your family.
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