The Myofunctional Evaluation

The Myofunctional EvaluationWritten by Char Boshart, M. A., CCC SLP A thorough, well structured evaluation is the foundation of effective myofunctional speech and swallowing therapy. Without it, treatment decisions can be complex, may lack direction, and may impact effectiveness. The Myofunctional Evaluation provides an organized, sequential system for assessing cases that provides insightful connections. This practical guide walks you step by step through essential components

Written by Char Boshart, M.A., CCC-SLP

A thorough, well-structured evaluation is the foundation of effective myofunctional speech and swallowing therapy. Without it, treatment decisions can be complex, may lack direction, and may impact effectiveness.

The Myofunctional Evaluation provides an organized, sequential system for assessing cases that provides insightful connections. This practical guide walks you step-by-step through essential components of the evaluation—from oral resting postures and respiratory patterns to hard and soft tissue development. It provides specific guidance for analyzing the oral stage of swallowing, ensuring your assessments are both comprehensive and clinically personalized and meaningful.

BENEFITS

• Conduct evaluations with greater organization and efficiency.
• Accurately identify each client’s unique functional needs.
• Strengthen clinical decision-making with a clear rationale for every step.
• Improve consistency and thoroughness across evaluations.
• Enhance your ability to link assessment findings directly to treatment planning.
• Save time with a structured, repeatable evaluation process.

FEATURES

• 84-page clinician-focused paperback guide.
• Step-by-step, sequential evaluation procedures
• Detailed instructions on what to assess, how to assess it, and why it matters
• Coverage of key areas: Oral Resting Postures, Respiratory Patterns, Hard Tissue Structures (dentition, dental arch), Soft Tissue Development (tonsils, lingual frenum, etc.), etc.
• As well as specialized guidance for analyzing the oral stage of swallowing.
• Bonus: Downloadable evaluation forms (delivered via email) for repeated clinical use

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