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  • Making Sense of Myo: Introduction to Orofacial Myology
    2026/07/26
    ***Originally aired: 10/1/2023***Guest: Linda D’Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDThis episode features Linda D’Onofrio, who has spent her career studying, teaching, and spreading awareness about orofacial myofunctional disorders. She will discuss what orofacial myology and myofunctional therapy are. Linda then discusses what an orofacial myofunctional disorder is and the signs and symptoms of OMDs. She then dives into how a patient with an OMD can impact speech and articulation skills and why a myofunctional program can support these patients. Listen in as Linda shares the evidence behind using myofunctional therapy to support speech and swallowing goals and whether or not the treatment of orofacial myofunctonal disorders is within an SLP’s scope of practice.About the Guest: Linda D’Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP, completed her degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Oregon, her medical externship at the Oregon Health Sciences University Medical Center, and her clinical fellowship at the Oregon VA Medical Center. As an adjunct instructor, she has taught graduate courses in oromyofunctional disorders and craniofacial disorders. She has reviewed manuscripts for the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, and the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Her paper, “Oral dysfunction as a cause of malocclusion,” in the journal Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research was awarded the most downloaded article for the journal in 2019 and 2020. She has lectured on oral physiology at several universities, including Stanford and Tufts. Currently, she is an adjunct instructor at the Universität Jaume in Catalan, Spain Dental Masters Program, and the Vienna School for Interdisciplinary Dentistry.Show Notes:Contact Linda D’Onofrio: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramContact Madilyn Metcalf: LinkedInLinda D’Onofrio Vimeo Video CoursesInternational Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional TherapyThe D’Onofrio Institute for Advanced Myofunctional StudiesOral dysfunction as a cause of malocclusionMyofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisOrofacial dysfunction screening examinations in children with sleep-disordered breathing symptomsFlight Speech TherapyDr. Elise Davis-McFarland on XDr. Elise Davis-McFarland on LinkedInASHA
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  • Making Sense of Myo: The Orofacial Complex
    2026/07/27

    *** Originally aired: 10/2/2023 ***

    Guest: Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®

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    This episode explores the craniofacial complex and its foundational in the physiological processes of speech and swallowing. Listen in as Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️ shares her knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the craniofacial complex and how it relates back to the physiological processes speech pathologists treat.

    About the Guest: Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®, is a certified speech-language pathologist and orofacial myologist with over two decades of experience across public and private schools, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, children’s hospitals, and private practice. Since 2004, Kristie has focused her clinical work on pediatric feeding disorders. Her search for more effective solutions led her to the field of orofacial myology, and in 2011, she became the first certified orofacial myologist in Houston, Texas. Kristie is the owner of The Speech and Language Connection, where she treats patients of all ages with a wide range of concerns including feeding and swallowing disorders, dysphagia, deglutition issues, oral sensory aversions, and sleep-related breathing disorders. Her passion lies in helping individuals overcome complex oral-motor and myofunctional challenges to achieve optimal health and communication outcomes.

    Show Notes:

    Contact Kristie Gatto: LinkedIn

    Understanding the Orofacial Complex: The Evolution of Dysfunction

    Understanding the Orofacial Complex: Muscle Manual

    Sam, The Super Chewer Eats

    International Association of Orofacial Myology

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    Dr. Elise Davis-McFarland on LinkedIn

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  • Making Sense of Myo: The Physiology of Swallowing
    2026/07/28

    *** Originally aired: 10/3/2023 ***

    Guest: Mary Billings, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®

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    This episode features Mary Billings, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, who shares the foundational role swallowing plays in craniofacial development. Mary explains the deficits an individual with an orofacial myofunctional disorder might have and shares about swallow patterns. Listen in as she discusses how myofunctional therapy can be used to support individuals in correcting their swallow patterns to improve the overall physiology of the craniofacial complex.

    About the Guest: Mary Billings, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist through the American Speech Language & Hearing Association and the current owner of Billings Speech Pathology Services in Kansas City, Missouri. Her clinical focus is in orofacial myofunctional disorders encompasses feeding and swallowing aversions, dysphagia, motor-based speech disorders, dentofacial and other craniofacial abnormalities as well as pediatric feeding.

    Show Notes:

    Contact Mary Billings: Mary Billings

    Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn

    Billings Speech

    Pam Marshala

    Jeri A. Logemann Books

    Speech Dynamics

    The Speech Link Podcast

    Oral-Motor Analysis and Remediation Techniques

    The Myofunctional Evaluation

    Function Focus Academy

    Marsha Dunn Klein on LinkedIn

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    Dr. Elise Davis-McFarland on LinkedIn

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