If you’ve ever sat down to a meal with a picky eater, you know the struggle all too well. But why are kids so selective about what they eat? There is always a reason for behavior! Let’s dive into the reasons behind picky eating and how to navigate this tricky terrain....

As a speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist, I have had the privilege of working with patients of all ages, helping them overcome a variety of challenges. One common issue I've encountered is tongue ties, or ankyloglossia. In this blog post, we'll...

Welcome to the world of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)! If you've been searching for a natural and effective way to improve your oral health and overall well-being, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we will dive into the basics of orofacial...

As I started to learn more tethered oral tissues (TOTs) and orofacial myofunctional therapy, I quickly realized I actually had many of the symptoms for both TOTs and orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD). I want to share my story to encourage other adults to look...

Telepractice/teletherapy has been utilized by SLPs for years. We joke that due to COVID-19, all SLPs have become teletherapists now. This is actually an amazing thing! There are so many benefits to teletherapy. Let's go through the who, what, when, where and why of...

Hi! My name is Arielle Gates and I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist. I want to tell you a little bit more about my background, experience, and approach to therapy.Growing up, I was a very anxious and shy child. I mean really shy. Around friends and family, I...