I was never one to believe in destiny. But, as a famous Armenian proverb says, you can’t escape it. Earlier this month, I randomly googled my mother’s maiden name. In the list of search results, “Charles Mooshian” caught my eye. I never met this man, my grandfather. He left our world more than 20 years before […]
“Share Your Story” Winner Tracey Simmons
Never would I have thought that a global pandemic would bring with it so much discovery. The kind of discovery for my son that is finally bringing him words. The closure of the world brought with it a necessity to find a way to work on speech with my son at home. Noah is 12 […]
OMD101
What is Myo? “Myo” refers to OMD (Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders) and OMT (Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy) Let’s Break Those Terms Down: Oro = oral Facial = of the face Myofunctional = myo or myology (muscles) is the study of the structure and function of muscles. What is an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD)? According to the definition […]
Myo Conference – 3rd Global Virtual Event Beginning March 12-19
We’re Deconstructing Orofacial Myology Join us for our 3rd Global Virtual Conference, where we are focusing on OMDs (Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders) and delivering therapy solutions for you to apply right away in your practice! OMD Deconstructed: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders March 12-19, 2021 Main Session Registration + Add-On Pack $800 Main Session Registration $650 (Group Discount: […]
TalkTools Goes Global Again in 2020!
TalkTools Goes Global Again in 2020! “With the unprecedented success of our first global online conference, we knew we had identified a need among speech and feeding professionals — to equip them with the knowledge and training from a wide variety of experts, so they can effectively collaborate with other professionals on their client teams. […]
CELEBRATING AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH WITH A NEW COURSE!
“A Systematic Approach to Teaching Speech to Non-Vocal Individuals with Autism” (1.2 CEUs) Developing functional speech in non-vocal clients with Autism as well as those with challenging behaviors can be one of the biggest challenges when they do not respond to traditional verbal modeling approaches. Developed by TalkTools Instructors Renee Roy Hill, MS, CCC-SLP & Risca Solomon, MS, BCBA, […]
Teaming up with Melanie Potock and Doctor Yum! ????????
Coach Mel & Doctor Yum discuss feeding problems, picky eating and more as well as answer some audience questions. The TalkTools team is thrilled to sponsor the course “Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just About Swallowing,” presented by Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP. 100% of your registration fee benefits The Doctor Yum Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing […]
4 WAYS TO EARN CEUS FROM YOUR OFFICE (OR HOME!) THIS APRIL
This April, TalkTools is hosting 4 live webinars so that you can earn ASHA-approved CEUs directly from your office. Or the park (weather permitting). Or your local coffee shop. Or even at home in your pajamas! Wherever you want, really (internet connection required
WHAT’S NEW AT TALKTOOLS? 5 MUST-HAVES
From tongue-training to throat-scoping, learning and CEU-earning. What’s new at TalkTools? 1. FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION OF TOTS (BOOK) The dynamic duo Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP and Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC have co-authored the new book, Functional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs. Robyn and Lori have developed a comprehensive, evidenced-based program, the Merkel-Walsh & Overland TOTs Protocol, to assist in the identification […]
A GLANCE AT THE PREMIERE OF OUR NEW TOTS WORKSHOP
The premiere of our brand-new live workshop, “Functional Assessment and Remediation of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs),” instructed by tongue-tie experts Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP and Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC was held on Saturday, January 27 in Iselin, New Jersey. With 87 people in attendance, the workshop was a great success that enlightened and inspired audience members. Feedback from […]