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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.

This program is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area). • 0.3 AOTA CEUs • 3 Instructional Hours (see TalkTools ASHA CEU Policy and Process for more information)

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

Recommended Tools

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

Instructors

Robyn Merkel-Walsh, M.A., CCC-SLP/COM®

Bio with financial disclosure

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

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 
•  Horn #2
•  Straw #5
•  Straw A/B
•  1 Nose flute
•  2 Toothettes
•  2 Sterile tongue depressors
• 2 Bite Blocks #2 or #3
• Group Rate for 5 learners
• ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE for 5 learners
• 5 sets of SUPPLIES listed above

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