In MyoTools 101 the foundation for improved airway health, sleep, oral resting posture,  feeding and speech was learned with the MYOScreener tools for assessment and beginners were trained to start recognizing orofacial myofunctional students and patients on their own caseloads.

In MyoTools 102, we will take a deeper dive into the form function balance and participants will  learn how to start incorporating strategies into therapeutic practice. With Robyn’s extensive background in feeding, oral placement and orofacial myofunctional therapy, she has a unique approach to targeting the four MYO-Domains of Airway, Structure, Feeding and Speech across the lifespan. Learn techniques that you can immediately use in your practice such as massage to support open nasal passageways,  scent training for nasal breathing, the Sensi Tool for oral placement targets,  mastication strategies , bolus collection  and more. Each domain will be supported by internal and external evidence.

NOTE: MyoTools 101 is not a requirement but is recommended. Therapists may take these courses in any order or as a compliment to other courses in orofacial myology. This course focuses on specific MYO techniques and is therefore recommended for speech-language pathologists and registered dental hygienists, unless outside the USA where other professionals practice OMT. 

• Participants will be able to describe 2 techniques for improving nasal breathing.
• Participants will be able to apply 2 tactile cues to stimulate improved tongue tip elevation for speech and swallowing.
• Participants will be able to show at least two evidence-based studies that support the use of oral myofunctional therapy.

• 0-10 min  (10 min)	Introduction and disclosures
  10-30 min  (20 min)	Review of the four MYO Domains
  30 min-1hr  (30 min)	MYO Domain 1:  Airway   Olfaction as a therapy tool Facial massage and nasal breathing Healthy Habits The sleep and MYO connection
  1hr – 2hr 15 min       (75 min)	MYO Domain 2:  Structure and the Form/Function Connection   Measurements and more Understanding appliances Timing of treatment “Who’s on First?” Strength and resistance , muscles and motor
  2hr15 – 3hr (45 min)	FAQs and Answers
  3hr – 4hr 40 min (100 min)	Myo Domain 3: Feeding  Mastication Bolus collection Swallowing
  4hr 40 min – 5hr 35 min (55 min)	Myo Domain 4: Speech Oral placements vs. acoustics Lingual Alveolar Palatals
  5hr 35 min – 5hr 55 min (20 min)	Speech continued
  5hr 55 min – 6hr 15 min (20 min)	Summary Evidence and Guidance
  6hr 15 min – 6hr 30 min (15 min)	Conclusions, FAQs & Answers