Presentation Information

Beyond the Tie: Impact of Ankyloglossia on Infant Feeding, Movement, and Family Wellbeing

• Speaker: Heather McCormick , M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC
• Speaker: Sarah Miller , LCSW-C. PMH-C
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• Duration: 90 Mins
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Abstract:

This presentation will provide information about identification and impacts of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) on breast and bottle feeding, movement and gross motor development, and caregiver stress. Goals and treatment techniques will be briefly presented along with information about a multi-disciplinary co-treatment model addressing needs of infants and their families. Research pertaining to the field of tethered oral tissues will be reviewed and information from an ongoing quality improvement project will be presented.