In this episode Hallie answers listener questions about how to approach assessment and intervention for patients that present with oral dysfunction and low muscle tone (hypotonia). A definition of low muscle tone and its characteristics are discussed, providing a foundation for what should be considered during assessment and differential diagnosis. The effect’s low muscle tone has on an individual’s life are outlined and Hallie draws on her own experiences as someone with low muscle tone and joint hypermobility to illustrate the importance of building our knowledge base to give our patients the best possible outcomes.
Hi, I had attended a phonological processing seminar by Hodson, I think, anyway, she stated that you cannot change the mouth by exercises etc, so we need a different approach, and use the approach. But now I see she meant, the low tone cannot be changed, not the strength, though, and you can work on that with children using oral motor exercises for compensation. Thank you for clearing up, both were right,!…I was worried.
Zahida;-)