Tongue-Tied: Functional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues)

Product Description

The TalkTools Tongue Tied book Functional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues) is the first practical guide for speech language pathologists and related health professionals addressing the assessment and treatment of function for the tethered oral tissues (TOTs) in infants, children, and adults. practical speech and feeding program includes a pre- and post-surgical treatment plan to avoid long-term issues, such as scarring and reattachment.

Authors, Robyn Merkel-Walsh and Lori Overland, have developed a comprehensive, evidenced-based program -- the Merkel-Walsh & Overland TOTs Protocol -- to assist in the identification and functional implications of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) -- commonly referred to as "tongue tie" or ankyloglossia. With a combined 55 plus years of experience in speech pathology, Robyn Merkel-Walsh and Lori Overland recognized the need to look at TOTs beyond the structural rating scales, and in this comprehensive guide to address the task analysis of the skills necessary to improve pre-feeding, feeding and speech in TOTs patients.

With input from two otolaryngologists, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and a chiropractor, the Functional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs TalkTools book offers a detailed assessment protocol, neuromuscular re-education strategies, explores surgical options, and discusses the importance of inter-professional collaboration of a TOTs team.

Features

• TOTs Guide: TalkTools Tongue Tied is a practical guide by Merkel-Walsh and Overland, presenting the Merkel-Walsh & Overland TOTs Protocol. It emphasizes a holistic approach, surpassing structural rating scales
• Evidence-Based: With 55+ years of experience, the book introduces an evidence-based program addressing functional aspects of TOTs, offering a comprehensive perspective
• Multidisciplinary Approach: In collaboration with medical experts, the book provides a detailed assessment, re-education strategies, surgical insights, and highlights inter-professional collaboration importance
• Accessible Education: Clear explanations make it accessible to clinicians and non-clinicians, serving as a valuable educational resource for various disciplines.
• Satisfaction Guarantee: TalkTools ensures customer satisfaction, offering a money-back guarantee. The book comprehensively covers tongue thrusting and orofacial disorders, advocating collaborative approaches for effective TOTs treatment

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