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Application Guide for Orofacial Myofunctional Screening in Spanish Health Services.

Felipe Inostroza-Allende^1,2,3,4, Cristobal Caviedes-Ulloa⁴, Paula Soutullo^3,4

¹Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Summary

This study presents a practical screening guide for Spanish-speaking speech therapists to quickly assess orofacial myofunctional disorders. Early detection through this standardized tool aids in timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Myofunctional therapy orofacial myofunctional disorders rehabilitation of speech and language disorders speech therapy

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Area of Science:

Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical Assessment
Pediatric Health

Background:

Orofacial myofunctional disorders affect vital functions like eating, breathing, and speech.
Early identification and intervention are key to preventing long-term issues and enhancing quality of life.
A need exists for standardized, efficient screening tools, particularly for diverse linguistic groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate an application guide for an orofacial myofunctional screening tool.
To standardize the assessment process for Spanish-speaking speech therapists.
To facilitate quick, reproducible, and objective evaluations for early detection.

Main Methods:

Development of an application guide for an orofacial myofunctional screening.
Evaluation of the screening tool with a 6-year-old male patient.
Assessment included medical history, morphology, muscle/sensory aspects, orofacial functions, and speech sounds.

Main Results:

The screening tool was found to be practical and viable for clinical use.
The guide effectively standardized observation and recording, reducing subjectivity.
The screening facilitated rapid evaluation and guided further assessment and intervention planning.

Conclusions:

The developed screening guide is a valuable tool for Spanish-speaking speech therapists.
Standardized screening promotes early detection of orofacial myofunctional disorders.
This approach supports timely intervention, potentially improving patient prognosis and quality of life.