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Myofunctional therapy is a field of study dedicated to the treatment of any atypical pattern that interfere with normal growth, development and function that target the facial and mouth muscles used to speak, chew and swallow.

11/07/2025

Talent alert! She can practice her suction bite and make her puppet do it too 😄
Can you do a suction bite? Try it — gently close your lips, create light suction, and feel your tongue resting up on the palate.
This simple skill helps train proper tongue posture, strengthen oral muscles, and promote nasal breathing. It supports better stability for swallowing, speech, and even resting oral posture.

Such a small movement — but such a powerful foundation for orofacial balance!

10/16/2025

Have you ever noticed how one small thing — like mouth breathing — can set off a chain reactions?

One concept that really stood out from a recent Breath Institute lecture was how interconnected our oral and postural systems truly are. It’s all connected — from tongue posture and breathing to growth and function.

Each compensatory step perpetuates the dysfunction — unless we interrupt it through functional rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care.

Awareness is the first step to breaking the cycle. 🌿

09/28/2025

Great lecture!

09/17/2025

Does your child eat like this? Only a few foods, avoids textures, gags, or chews super fast?

This isn’t always “just picky eating.” Sometimes it’s connected to:
👅 Tongue mobility
💪 Weak oral muscles
👃 Breathing struggles

👉 Myofunctional therapy can help strengthen oral function and make mealtimes less stressful (and more enjoyable!).

✨ Picky eating may have a root cause — let’s dig deeper.

09/06/2025

🎒📚 Back-to-school season: Strong speech and language skills are the foundation for school success. This year, try weaving practice into everyday routines:
✨ Talk about the day with open-ended questions
✨ Read books your child loves and ask questions along the way
✨ Connect classroom learning to home life through conversation

The more kids practice using their words, the more confident they become! 💬🌟

08/06/2025

Join Certified Myofunctional Therapist Hetal Sutaria for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Maria Sokolina and Mallorie, a dedicated mom who will share her son’s powerful journey:

“How Myofunctional Therapy + Orthodontics Helped My Son Sleep Better, Stand Taller, and Say Goodbye to Bedwetting and CPAP.”

Together, we’ll explore the life-changing impact of airway-centered care and how collaborative therapy led to better sleep, improved posture, and emotional well-being—for both child and parent.

✨ If you’re a parent, provider, or just curious about the power of integrative healthcare, you don’t want to miss this.

📅 Save the Date:
🗓️ Tuesday, August 13
⏰ 12:30 PM EST
📍 Streaming LIVE here!

Let’s talk about what’s possible when we treat the whole child.

07/23/2025

📣 Tips for Boosting Your Child’s Language Skills 💬✨

Want to help your child talk more? Try these simple and effective strategies:

1️⃣ Show, don’t pressure. Say the word or phrase you’d like your child to learn—like “purple block”—instead of telling them to repeat it. Modeling builds confidence and understanding.

2️⃣ Let your child take the lead. Follow their interests and join in on their play. This creates natural opportunities for meaningful language and connection.

3️⃣ Use simple words and short phrases that match your child’s level. It makes it easier for them to copy you and join in.

4️⃣ Let your child see your mouth when you speak. Watching how your lips and tongue move helps them learn how to make speech sounds more clearly.

👶💡 Little changes = big language growth!

07/16/2025

We’re excited to share an upcoming conversation with Dr. Maria Sokolina, a Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist, as she joins IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myologist Hetal Sutaria for an insightful interview. Together, they’ll explore the critical connections between sleep, airway health, and myofunctional therapy.

This interview will feature a powerful parent testimonial from a family whose child was diagnosed for sleep-disordered breathing and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Through collaborative care, including myofunctional therapy and dental sleep medicine, the child experienced remarkable improvements in sleep, health, and quality of life.

Don’t miss this meaningful discussion that brings together clinical expertise, parental perspective, and the importance of early intervention in airway and sleep health.

Stay tuned—your child’s sleep may depend on it.

07/01/2025

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs): What You Need to Know:

A child with an open mouth while resting
A person swallowing with their tongue pushing forward
A child sucking thumb
Lips apart at rest
Slouched posture with open mouth
It can affect:
🦷 Dental Alignment
🗣️ Speech Clarity
😴 Sleep Quality
🌬️ Breathing Efficiency
🧍 Facial Growth & Posture call for your appointment today: (914)348-3486

06/25/2025

Supporting your child’s speech and language development can begin with simple, everyday interactions at home. 🏡🗣️ Whether you’re preparing meals, engaging in play 🧸, or reading together 📖, these moments offer valuable opportunities to model and encourage communication. Here are five evidence-based strategies to promote speech and language: narrating daily routines, emphasizing speech sounds, incorporating pretend play, reading and repeating familiar books, and making meaningful real-life connections. These approaches are effective for all children, including those using AAC. 💡 With consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement, families can make a lasting impact on their child’s communication growth. Save this resource and if you are looking for further support/ information message Westchester Myo Specialties.

06/09/2025

Ever wondered what speech therapy really entails? It’s not just about helping someone talk—speech therapy supports children with a variety of communication needs. From speech sound disorders and stuttering to challenges with understanding (receptive language) and expressing thoughts (expressive language), it covers a wide range of skills. It also helps with social communication—like taking turns in conversation, understanding body language, and knowing what to say and when. For children who are nonverbal or have limited speech, speech therapy can also include AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) to help them communicate effectively. Speech therapy can make a powerful impact on a child’s ability to connect, learn, and thrive. 🧠🗣️✨

Address

774 White Plains Road Suit #250
Scarsdale, NY
10583

Telephone

+19143483486

Website

https://westchestermyo.com/

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