In this course, participants will learn why a lisp is rarely a developmental speech sound disorder, and will be challenged to look beyond inconsistent articulation normative data and the traditional model when assessing and treating lisps. Orofacial myofunctional disorders are discussed as the root of the pesky lisp and medical & structural challenges are explored.  Lateral and interdental lisps are targeted, as well as the placement of /t/, /d/, /n/, /l/, /r/, /∫/ , /t∫/ and /dз/. Participants are provided strategies that they could immediately apply to their practice. 

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to: 

1. Identify the similarities of interdental and lateral lisp(s)in clients.
2. List three etiologies for a lisp.
3. Demonstrate two new techniques to correct a lisp.

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture.

(pending AOTA approval)

Timed Agenda

20 Minutes What is a lisp?
20 Minutes What we were taught and why it fails
35 Minutes Etiologies of a lisp
45 Minutes Lisp Assessment
45 Minutes Therapeutic Interventions
15 Minutes Wrap Up

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Instructors

Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️ 

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Learning Options

• Online ONLY for 1 learner -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE (downloadable workbook, forms and charts)
• Online + SUPPLIES for 1 learner --  ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE, plus the following supplies 
• 5-Step TOTs Screening Tri-Fold Brochure
• Jaw Grading Bite Blocks SET - Red
• Straw A/B
• Straw C
• Horn #1
  
• LinguaStik
• 5 Toothies
• Group Rate for 5 learners
• ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE for 5 learners
• 5 sets of SUPPLIES listed above

Recommended Tools

•  Jaw Exerciser
•  Straw Kit
•  Horn Kit
•  OPT-S Kit
•  Vibrator/Toothettes
•  Jaw Grading Bite Blocks
•  SMILE Program
•  Jaw Book