{"product_id":"3-part-treatment-plan-for-opt","title":"3-Part Treatment Plan for OPT™","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/talktools-levels-training-program-updated\"\u003eLEVELS TRAINING PROGRAM:\u003c\/a\u003e LEVEL 1 COURSE REQUIREMENT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis introductory course to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"OPT (Oral Placement Therapy)\" href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/what-is-opt\"\u003eOPT (Oral Placement Therapy)?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis the foundation for TalkTools training and is integrated throughout all of our courses. OPT is a type of oral-motor therapy that targets specific movements needed for speech and feeding. The \"3 parts\" of OPT are: auditory and visual sensory systems COMBINED WITH tactile -- and propioceptive -- sensory systems. TalkTools training applies a unique, hierarchical approach to OPT, focused on a measurable, results-driven path for both therapists and clients across all ages and diagnoses with the goal of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espeech clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproved feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindependence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproved QUALITY OF LIFE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive, hands-on course includes highly motivating activities targeting the abdomen, velum, jaw, lips and tongue. Techniques learned can be readily implemented across many therapy environments -- private practices, hospitals, schools and home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe participant will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess oral placement\/feeding\/speech problems based on muscle systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate hierarchies for motor dissociation and grading (jaw-lips-tongue).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop programs of therapeutic intervention to address physiological and motor-based speech disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply at least 10 new therapy techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate oral placement techniques to improve individual speech clarity and production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"364\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AARE_Brand_Block_-_Color_Long-_E-Learning-Feeding_480x480.jpg?v=1607712727\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AARE_Brand_Block_-_Color_Long-_E-Learning-Feeding_480x480.jpg?v=1607712727\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"86\" width=\"318\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AOTA-Approved_Provider_Program_2_480x480.jpg?v=1607712811\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1545\/7007\/files\/AOTA-Approved_Provider_Program_2_480x480.jpg?v=1607712811\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalkTools®? is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #: 5059. This virtual, self-study course qualifies for 12 contact hours or 1.2 CEUs in the Category of Occupational Therapy Process. 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\u003cstrong\u003eTIMED AGENDA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheories of Oral Placement (Muscle-Based) Therapy (45 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral Placement Therapy: The “why”, “when” and “who” (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscle movements necessary for speech clarity emergence or correction (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral Habits: Prolonged Thumb Sucking, Pacifier Usage, Teeth Grinding \u0026amp; Drooling (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral Habits: What is the Commonality and How Can They Be Eliminated (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of Feeding and How It Effects Speech Clarity (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Muscle-Based Exercises for Speech Clarity (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivities to Improve Abdominal Grading and Breath Support (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving Velo-pharyngeal Functioning Using Muscle-Based, OPT Interventions (45 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw Exercises - Stability in the Jaw is Necessary for Mobility in the Lips and Tongue (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLip movements necessary for Speech Clarity (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTongue movements for Speech Clarity (60 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram Planning: Putting it All Together (30 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLevel Training Program\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-Part Treatment Plan for OPT™ -- together with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/opt-assessment-and-program-plan\"\u003eOPT™: Assessment and and Program Plan Development\u003c\/a\u003e -- comprise LEVEL 1 NOVICE training - click through to learn more about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"TalkTools Level Training Program\" href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/talktools-level-training-program-updated\"\u003eTalkTools exclusive LEVEL Training\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/pages\/sara\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalkTools founder\u003c\/em\u003e, Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP instructor bio and financial disclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/collections\/self-study-courses\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talktools.com\/collections\/self-study-courses\"\u003eHow e-learning works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e Learning 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, forms and charts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline + SUPPLIES\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003efor 1 learner\u003c\/em\u003e -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE plus the following supplies and textbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Horn #1, 1 Straw #4, 1 Straw C, 2 Bite Blocks, 1 Stir Stick, 1 Plastic Spoon, 1 Toothette, 1 Tongue Depressor and \u003cstrong\u003eTextbook\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-manuals\/products\/opt-book\"\u003eORAL PLACEMENT THERAPY FOR SPEECH CLARITY AND FEEDING\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e($58 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuggested food supplies to enhance your learning (not included): 10 Cheerios, 10 Pretzel Sticks or 10 Veggie Stix\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003e5 sets of SUPPLIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 textbooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; 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