In this episode of 'Mind Your Mouth', host Karen Galway, a seasoned speech therapist and board-certified orofacial myologist, dives into the distinctions between myofunctional therapy and oral motor therapy. Karen explains the appropriate age groups for each approach and clarifies common misconceptions. She also shares insights from her recent training in craniosacral fascia therapy and its application in oral health. Tune in to understand the critical differences in therapeutic techniques and their implications for infant feeding and oral development.
00:00 Introduction to Mind Your Mouth Podcast
00:47 Meet Your Host: Karen Galway
00:54 Understanding Myofunctional Therapy
01:36 Craniosacral Fascia Therapy Insights
04:45 Differences Between Myofunctional Therapy and Oral Motor
07:22 Oral Motor Techniques and Applications
What is Mind Your Mouth?
Welcome to Mind Your Mouth — the podcast where we explore the powerful connection between the mouth, mind, and body. I'm Karen Galway, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Orofacial Myologist, and Infant Feeding Therapist, who is also madly obsessed with neuroscience and nervous system regulation. I'm here to guide you through the essential but often overlooked world of oral development, infant feeding, and oral motor milestones— all through a mindful, parent-empowered lens.