Why are non-speech oral motor exercises not recommended as part of speech therapy?

That is, no speech sound requires the tongue tip to be elevated toward the nose; no sound is produced by puffing out the cheeks; no sound is produced in the same way as blowing is produced. Oral movements that are irrelevant to speech movements will not be effective as speech therapy techniques.

Are oral motor exercises evidence based practice?

Conclusion. Despite their use for many years and their popularity among some SLPs for the treatment of a wide variety of speech problems in children and adults, NSOMTs are controversial because sufficient evidence does not exist to support their effectiveness in improving speech.

What does the research say regarding oral motor exercises and the treatment of speech sound disorders?

The current available literature is clear that non-speech oral motor exercises will not produce speech changes. Clinicians who use these procedures in the hopes of changing speech productions must be very cautious in making claims of the treatment efficacy of such tasks.

Are oral motor exercises useful in the treatment of phonological articulation disorders?

The utility of oral-motor exercises in the remediation of children’s speech acquisition delays continues to be a controversial issue. There are few empirical evaluations of the efficacy of these nonspeech activities in effecting speech changes, although much can be learned from investigations in related fields.

What are non-speech oral motor exercises?

Non-speech oral-motor exercises (NSOMEs) refer to oral activities that are believed to influence speech production without actually executing speech (Forrest, 2002). They include activities like lateral tongue sweeps, pursing and puckering of lips, puffing of cheeks, blowing, and sucking.

Is oral placement therapy evidence based?

ASHA supports research that provides evidence on the efficacy of oral sensory-motor treatments for speech disorders. Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) and Phonetic Placement Therapy (PPT) are forms of oral sensory-motor treatment for speech disorders. OPT and PPT are not the same as Non-Speech Oral-Motor Exercise (NSOME)

What are non speech oral motor exercises?

What is Beckman oral motor therapy?

The Beckman Oral Motor Protocol is an intervention that utilizes assisted movement and stretch reflexes to activate muscle contraction, build strength and improve range of motion in the lips, jaw, tongue and soft palate.

How can I improve my oral motor skills?

Using food to help facilitate an increase in strength, coordination, and range of motion of the oral motor system is another great motivational way to target these skills! Things such as lollipops, popsicles and ice cream, are great ways to use their tongue in different positions in order to gain strength.

Do oral motor exercises work for dysphagia?

The short answer is, no, there is not much available evidence that strongly supports the claim that oral motor exercises lead to improved swallowing. However, a lack of evidence does not mean there is no benefit from performing these exercises.

What is opt speech?

Oral Placement Therapy is a speech therapy which utilizes a combination of: (1) auditory stimulation, (2) visual stimulation and (3) tactile stimulation to the mouth to improve speech clarity. OPT is an important addition to traditional speech treatment methods for clients with placement and movement deficits.

What are Beckman exercises?

The Beckman exercises are designed to help children with low muscle tone (a common physical characteristic of children diagnosed with Down Syndrome) develop strength in their mouth which helps with oral motor skills, and eventually speech.