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Dishwasher and autoclave safe. Dispose of appropriately at the first signs of degradation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse with adult supervision. 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Abnormalities of the\u003cbr\u003efrena, such as tightness, atypical location and\/or appearance are often\u003cbr\u003emissed in speech and feeding evaluations because many medical and\u003cbr\u003eeducational professionals have not been trained in the diagnostic\u003cbr\u003eprocedures for structural and functional red flags of TOTs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis course will discuss how medical and education professionals such as\u003cbr\u003eIBCLCs, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language\u003cbr\u003epathologists, dentists, ENTs, pediatricians, orthodontists etc. can quickly\u003cbr\u003eassess for TOTs and make the proper referrals to a specialist who has\u003cbr\u003especialized training in this diagnosis. Common symptoms will be\u003cbr\u003ehighlighted such as sleep disorders and dysphagia. Clarification of a TOTs\u003cbr\u003eteam and suggested referrals will also be covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to identify at least 3 signs and symptoms of\u003cbr\u003eTOTs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to identify the location of the seven frena.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will be able to list at least 2 reasons to warrant a referral\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto a TOTs trained specialist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"93\" width=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AARE_Brand_Block_-_Color_Long_E-Learning_TOTs_5-Step_f0f26d09-26e4-49df-bd65-278f922b3530_480x480.jpg?v=1608653749\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AOTA-Approved_Provider_Program_2_cb85abb8-d103-427b-92b4-00208ea4b27a_240x240.jpg?v=1677015763\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTalkTools®? is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8837\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This Distance Learning-Independent course qualifies for 2.5 contact hours or 0.25 CEUs in the Category of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Course Level: Intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInstructors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/robyn\"\u003e Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®? Bio and Financial Disclosure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTimed Agenda\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Minutes: Background - what is TOTs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Minutes: What are frena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Minutes: Red flags of TOTs and proper assessment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Minutes: Assessing the oral frena and using the screening tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Minutes: Wrap up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLearning Options\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003efor 1 learner\u003c\/em\u003e -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE (downloadable handout and additional resources)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline + Supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1 learner -- (1) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/collections\/books-manuals\/products\/functional-assessment-and-remediation-of-tots\"\u003eTOTs book\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Rate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003efor 5 learners\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE for 5 learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(5) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/collections\/books-manuals\/products\/functional-assessment-and-remediation-of-tots\"\u003eTOTs books\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommended Tools\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/products\/pre-feeding-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0a33575a6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003esensi pre-feeding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/products\/jaw-grading-bite-blocks?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=461dda704\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ebite blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/products\/throat-scope?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d4e4d3b25\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ethroat scope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/products\/toothettes?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=2b87bf7d3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003etoothies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/products\/the-liper-device?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5c075b6f9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eliper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-study-courses\"\u003eHow TalkTools e-learning Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/e-learning-tech-requirements\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/e-learning-tech-requirements\"\u003eGetting You Tech-Ready for Your TalkTools® Course\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/collections\/event-calendar\"\u003eFor live courses visit our Event Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TalkTools","offers":[{"title":"ONLINE","offer_id":45915288961076,"sku":"3797-NS","price":1394.08,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"ONLINE + SUPPLIES","offer_id":45915288993844,"sku":"3797","price":1558.09,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"GROUP RATE - 5 users","offer_id":45915289026612,"sku":"3797-G","price":6232.37,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6062\/3412\/files\/TalkToolsMarch2022-Kids-479_2.jpg?v=1743082413"},{"product_id":"the-liper-device","title":"TongueGym™ by Liper","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe TongueGym™ by Liper is the first product created for an at-home simple and effective way of doing tongue exercises for newborns and adults. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eperforming tongue strengthening and conditioning exercises, helping users of all ages (including Adults) to maximize their exercise regimen. The ergonomic design makes tongue exercises easier, also more hygienic, comfortable, and efficient, encouraging the user to complete the entire exercise regimen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter the degree of tongue -tie severity, the TongueGym\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e by Liper comes in handy. In many cases, proper tongue exercises with the TongueGym\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e can be used pre and post operatively when there is a need for frenotomy (a.k.a. frenulotomy or frenulectomy). Postoperative Active Wound Management (AWM) with the TongueGym\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e has been shown to improve post- surgical outcome; therefore helping ensure normal tongue flexibility and functioning while preventing frenulum reattachment and\/or scarring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TongueGym\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e by Liper can also be used with toddlers and young children who are receiving pre and post op frenectomy therapy. The speech-language pathologist and \/or registered dental hygienist trained in pediatric feeding and\/or myofunctional therapy (COM™) can use this tool as a part of their AWM program. For example, the “V-Stretch” which is described and demonstrated in our \u003ca title=\"FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT OF REMEDIATION OF TETHERED ORAL TISSUES\" href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/functional-assessment-of-remediation-of-tethered-oral-tissues-tots\"\u003eTOTs course\u003c\/a\u003e using the TongueGym\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWHAT IS ANKYLOGLOSSIA?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnkyloglossia or tongue- tie, happens when the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth by an unusually short or thick lingual frenulum. This is one aspect of Tethered Oral Tissue(s) (TOTs). Frenula restriction may also be found in the maxillary and mandibular labial frena and\/or the maxillary or mandibular buccal frena. In many cases of ankyloglossia, frenotomy is performed to surgically incise or remove the abnormal membrane. This can be done by a dentist, oral surgeon or otolaryngologist via laser or scalpel procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBreastfeeding and beyond\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreastfeeding is clearly on the rise as recommended by the World Health Organization. Tongue-tie restricts the tongue from extending and elevating, impairing the baby’s ability to remove milk from the breast. Oftentimes, women who breastfeed tongue tied babies experience excessive pain and sores on the breast. They may be led to change to bottle feeding, and at TalkTools one of our goals in TOTs education is to support the breastfeeding dyad between the mother and child, with interventional support with an IBCLC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFunctional diagnosis of ankyloglossia is sometimes very difficult to perform. That said, in many studies, impaired breastfeeding has been shown as associated with psychological, social and numerous physical implications. Missing the diagnosis of tongue-tie can be associated with: articulation difficulties, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), SIDS, airway dysfunction, food allergies, dental \u0026amp; facial developmental anomalies, palate abnormalities and myofunctional disorders.   The TongueGym\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e by Liper can assist with assessment, therefore identifying the tongue- tie, and help the breastfeeding dyad move towards the proper medical referral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Tethered Oral Tissue be sure to check out our \u003ca title=\"NEW TOTS COURSE\" href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/functional-assessment-of-remediation-of-tethered-oral-tissues-tots\"\u003eNew Course\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"NEW TOTS BOOK\" href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/functional-assessment-and-remediation-of-tots?variant=5107740049436\"\u003eNew Book\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eFunctional Assessment and Remediation of TOTS \u003c\/em\u003eby \u003ca title=\"Robyn Merkel-Walsh\" href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/robyn\"\u003eRobyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Lori Overland\" href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/lori\"\u003eLori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C\/NDT, CLC\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdult Usage\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s never too late to make tongue exercises and conditioning a regular part of your daily routine. 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