OMD

Question 1

what is OMD

Answer 1

any pattern involving oral and or orofacial musculature that interferes with normal growth, development, function of structures, or calls attention to itself

Question 2

what are common visually observed signs of OMD?

Answer 2

when the mouth is in rest position

messy or drool when eating

flaccid lip tone

long face

improper orofacial development

Question 3

what happens when they swallow

Answer 3

tongue thrust
facial grimacing
gulping
head bobbing

Question 4

when the mouth is in the rest position…

Answer 4

habitual mouth breathing

parted lips

forward tongue carriage

tongue thrust

Question 5

what are health issues associated with OMD?

Answer 5

stomach discomfort

enlarged tonsils and adenoids

swallowing difficulties

allergies

speech distortions/misarticulations

Question 6

what are speech issues associated with OMD?

Answer 6

distortions or misarticulations

alveolar fricatives (/s/ + /z/)
palatal fricatives
affricates
liquids

/t/ /d/ /n/ and /l/ may also be produced incorrectly bc of weak tongue muscles

Question 7

what might trained SLPs address in treatment

Answer 7

improve muscle tone and posture to promote normal growth, development, and function

help client modify oral posture and articulation

if tongue movement during swallow needs corrections

Question 8

what would a treatment plan look like

Answer 8

increase awareness of…
-facial muscles and mouth and tongue postures

• increase muscle strength and coordination

improve…
-speech sound production and swallowing patterns