When a child presents with sleep-disordered breathing, chronic mouth breathing, or persistent feeding challenges, evaluating the upper airway becomes a top priority. However, determining when conservative management is sufficient versus when surgical inte ...
What Myofunctional and Feeding Therapists Need to Know About Scope, Coding, and Documentation
For many speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and myofunctional providers, billing and documentation feel like navigating an ever-shifting maze. Between selecting appropriate CPT codes, justifying medical necessity, and adhering to stric ...
Why Great Therapy Starts With Better Parent Conversations
As pediatric therapists, we know that our time with a child is only one small piece of the puzzle. Real, lasting progress happens when parents and caregivers feel confident carrying strategies into everyday family life. Yet, navigating parent communicati ...
Dr. Richard Baxter on How to Know If a Tongue Tie Is Really the Problem
When looking into tethered oral tissues, it is easy to focus entirely on visual structural appearance. However, judging a restriction by looks alone frequently misses the true clinical picture. Real progress happens when healthcare providers shift the dia ...
EP 343: Inside a Mission-Driven Pediatric Feeding Practice
EP 343: Inside a Mission-Driven Pediatric Feeding Practice In this insightful conversation, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Emily Hussey, M.S., CCC-SLP/L, CLC, founder of Eats and Speaks, to explore the dynamic world of pediatric feeding therapy. Emil ...
EP 342: The MARPE Experience – Bodywork, Diet, and the Mind-Body Connection in Orthodontics
EP 342: The MARPE Experience – Bodywork, Diet, and the Mind-Body Connection in Orthodontics In this engaging conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Jeannie Nelson discuss their upcoming Marpe procedures, sharing their personal experiences, expectations, and the ...
EP 340: From Clinical Insight to Functional Outcomes in Myofunctional Therapy with Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP, COM
EP 340: Evidence vs. Pseudoscience in Myofunctional Therapy with Hallie Bulkin & Robyn Merkel-Walsh MA, CCC-SLP, COM® – Clearing Up MisconceptionIn this conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Robyn Merkel Walsh discuss the resurgence of evidence-based practi ...