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Room to Grow from Inside Out: The Role of Interoception in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Pediatric Health, Airway, and Sleep Disorders

Presented by: Nicole Archambault, EdS, MS, CCC-SLP, CLEC

Original Presentation Date: September 24, 2021

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Course Description:

This course provides the learner with a look at the pivotal role of interoception in children's holistic development, specifically its influence on oral functions and nasal breathing patterns. Through a multidisciplinary exploration of current research, this lecture illuminates the relevance of interoception in human functioning and its implications within the context of orofacial myofunctional therapy. The session introduces innovative approaches to enhance interoceptive awareness within a comprehensive mind-body framework for optimized therapeutic outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the fundamental concept of interoception and its intricate neurobiological correlations within orofacial myofunctional therapy, elucidating its role in oral function development.
  • Identify and enumerate three distinct therapeutic techniques designed to foster and optimize interoceptive awareness within the scope of orofacial myofunctional therapy, recognizing their potential contributions to therapeutic interventions.
  • Describe and explain a screening tool specifically designed for assessing interoception in the context of orofacial myofunctional therapy, elucidating its significance in evaluating and addressing interoceptive aspects relevant to therapeutic planning and interventions.

Speaker Bio:

Nicole Archambault, EdS, MS, CCC-SLP, CLEC is a distinguished speech-language pathologist, certified lactation educator-counselor, and advocate for airway/sleep literacy. She founded Minds In Motion, a renowned clinic specializing in pediatric speech-language pathology, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and airway/sleep education in Santa Monica, CA. With a diverse academic background in Brain Research (Educational Neuroscience) and teaching experience at Johns Hopkins University, she brings expertise to her roles as Secretary for the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences (AAMS) and Myofunctional Therapy Section Leader for the American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD). Nicole is a respected national and international speaker and author focusing on educational neuroscience, orofacial myofunctional therapy, airway function disorders, and pediatric sleep wellness, demonstrating a dedication to clinical research and advocacy for interdisciplinary collaboration and public health awareness on airway health and sleep.