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This customized, hands-on, immersive course will focus on the development of a complete OPT assessment and treatment plan as part of a comprehensive therapy program Participants will expand their Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)™ knowledge and skills learned from prerequisite TalkTools® courses through in-depth review, extensive discussions and demonstrations.
Guided by a TalkTools® OPT™ Expert Instructor, participants will collaborate together on specialized case studies, applying OPT™ techniques and protocols directly with each other and with case study clients. Discussions will be centered on critical thinking, developing a curious and open mindset, and a client/caregiver-friendly, team-centered approach to speech and feeding therapy.
This course is only available to candidates who have completed the following requirements:
- Levels™ Training application submission
- Completion of Level 1 and Level 2 coursework
- Completion of Level 3 Training
- Officially Recognized OPT™ Specialist
- 2 years+ of applied techniques in your practice
Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate advanced OPT™ evaluation and treatment techniques, terms and protocols appropriate for clients with a variety of diagnoses, particularly for those with muscle-based speech and feeding deficits.
- Apply critical thinking skills when evaluating clients and developing treatment plans.
- Formulate collaborative protocols, especially when working with providers across disciplines.
- Arrange supportive and user-friendly carryover/homework plans for clients and their caregivers
Participants will be able to:
- Identify typical chewing patterns vs. disordered chewing patterns
- Conduct a differential diagnosis to determine sensory and/or motor deficits affecting mastication
- Apply techniques to incorporate solid foods
- Apply 2 strategies to facilitate transition from vertical to rotary chew
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06 Oct 25