Beyond Form and Function: Making Sense of OMDs and SSDs

Course Number: ABIO2516

When: Available October 8, 2025 – October 8, 2030

Where: Available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: This course discusses the confusion around orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and speech sound disorders (SSDs). Participants explore current research on whether OMDs cause SSDs, if OMD therapy improves speech, and how to identify children presenting with both. With a review of evidence-based approaches for treating SSDs, clinicians gain clarity on when and how OMT can support speech outcomes.

Who This Course Is Good For:

• Any ASHA member, CCC holder, or other professional licensed or credentialed to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
• Clinicians working with children who present with articulation errors, suspected OMDs, or both.
• Professionals interested in evidence-based treatment approaches for speech sound disorders.
• SLPs who want to better understand when and how OMT may support speech outcomes.

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

• Professionals who do not evaluate or treat children with speech sound disorders.
• Clinicians looking solely for hands-on training in orofacial myofunctional therapy (this course reviews evidence and clinical considerations, not OMT certification).

Presenters:

VENITA LITVACK, M.A, CCC-SLP

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

AMY GRAHAM, M.S., CCC-SLP

Amy Graham holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, and brings 25 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist. She is the owner of Graham Speech Therapy, a private practice in Colorado Springs specializing in the assessment and treatment of children with speech sound disorders. A national speaker, she provides trainings on evidence-based practices for SSD assessment and intervention and has created multiple assessment tools and therapy resources for clinicians. She is also an active contributor to the SLP community, sharing practical tips through podcast guest appearances, therapy videos, and social media.

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Disclosure Statements

Venita Litvack has the following relevant relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series. Venita is a member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Amy Graham has the following relevant relationships to disclose: receives royalties from Bjorem Speech Publications, is an affiliate with Medbridge, Super Duper, EzPz, SlpToolkit and the owner of Graham Speech Therapy.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

• Describe what research says about OMD therapy helping speech.
• Describe what the evidence says about whether OMDs cause SSDs.
• Identify signs that show when a child may have both OMD and SSD.
• Describe 2 evidenced-based approaches to treating SSDs.

Agenda

5 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
10 min	Overlap of OMDs and SSDs
15 min	Do OMDs cause SSDs?
15 min	Can OMD therapy correct SSDs?
10 min	Evidence-based practice for treating SSDs
10 min	Question & Answer Session
5 min	Closing, Discussion, and Resources

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