The Power of the Jaw in Speech and Feeding

Participants will learn how the jaw impacts the movement and stability, grading, and dissociation of the muscles of the oral cavity.  How much strength and stability the jaw has will provide for increased precision with movement for the lips, cheeks, and tongue.  This is foundational for speech, oral rest posture, and proper swallowing.  Topics in this presentation will include anatomy, growth and development of the jaw, and exercises on how to optimize function.