The Untethered Podcast

In this episode, Hallie discusses why some children take large bites or overstuff their mouths when eating. Hallie explains the oral motor, orofacial myofunctional and sensory components behind why overstuffing happens. This episode also dives into tethered oral tissues and their impact on bolus size, chewing and initiating a swallow.

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In this episode, Hallie talks with Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, SWC all about an occupational therapist's approach and journey into orofacial myofunctional therapy. Marielly talks about the importance of the connection between sensory processing, cranial nerve integration and orofacial myofunctional therapy. They also discuss the importance sleep and breathing has on the nervous system and SO much more!

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In this episode, Hallie talks with Kayla Richardson MS CCC-SLP, CLC about her journey and personal experiences leading her into treating pediatric feeding disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Kayla talks about her online education platform for parents, “Functional Feeding Academy” that will launch in early 2022. Her goal is to educate parents on Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Tethered Oral Tissues so they can be their child's most effective advocate.

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In this episode, Hallie talks to Tracy Tran, DDS about her dental approach to airway-centric early intervention. They discuss the need and importance of obtaining a functional assessment, modalities of treatment, frenectomy aftercare and most common reasons for reattachment following frenectomy. They discuss the importance of working as a team of disciplines, from the dentist to the SLP or OT specialized in feeding to other key players on the treatment team. The earlier the team can intervene, the better!

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In this episode, Hallie talks with Richard Baxter, DMD, MS about evidence based research on tethered oral tissues. They discuss the holistic impact a tethered oral tissue release has on the body as well as the impact on sleep, feeding and speech. Dr. Baxter talks about his latest research, resources on his website TongueTieAL.com and the published TRQ or Tongue Restriction Questionnaire. Highlighted in their conversation is the importance of using screeners such as the TRQ at well child and dental hygiene visits to screen for oral restrictions. Dr. Baxter also discussed his Tongue Tie Academy that he created to educate professionals across the therapeutic team on proper treatment of tethered oral tissues.

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