Social Communication and Pragmatics Therapy in Sherwood, OR

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a method of exercising the mouth and facial muscles to ensure that the muscles of the face, mouth, and throat work together harmoniously for their appropriate functions. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a systematic, multidisciplinary approach performed by a licensed professional. Treating OMDs often requires an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to: Dental Hygienists, Speech Pathologists, Dentists, Orthodontists, Chiropractors, Craniosacral therapy/bodywork, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.

OMT is not a "cookie cutter" approach; it involves an individualized program tailored to each patient, involving collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The goal is to help retrain dysfunctional, adaptive muscle patterns for better orofacial development/function.

After any necessary medical evaluations for breathing and airway issues, treatment goals may include:

• Increasing awareness of mouth and facial movements
  
• Producing speech sounds more clearly
  
• Normalizing tongue and lip resting postures
  
• Establishing nasal breathing patterns
  
• Adapting improper chewing and swallowing patterns
  
• Stabilizing the dentition from extraneous orofacial muscle movement
  
• Practicing different breathing patterns

Social Communication and Pragmatics Therapy Services in Sherwood, OR are essential for individuals who face challenges in understanding and responding to social cues, engaging in conversations, and managing social interactions. These therapy services play a critical role in helping individuals with neurodivergent traits or social difficulties to navigate social environments, both in personal and professional settings. Through targeted interventions, we can enhance the individual’s ability to interpret and respond to social situations appropriately, fostering improved relationships and better overall communication skills.

Whether a child is struggling with peer interactions at school or an adult is finding it difficult to navigate workplace dynamics, Social Communication and Pragmatics Therapy Services in Sherwood, OR provide the tools and strategies to address these challenges. By focusing on individual needs and using a tailored approach, therapy can empower individuals to embrace their individual differences and build stronger, more meaningful connections with others.