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Top-rated Myofunctional Therapy in Portland, OR
Give Your Child the Best Care to Improve their Orofacial Functions
Beech Street Speech & Language Therapy offers a comprehensive range of orofacial myofunctional therapy services to support your OMT care.
Working with us, you can expect:
Reliable information & quality support
Consistent, personalized OMT care
Comprehensive insurance coverage support
Convenient, family-friendly location in PDX
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Get scheduled right away if you can book sessions during school hours!
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)?
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are atypical, adaptive patterns that emerge in the absence of normalized patterns within the orofacial complex amongst young children and adults.
A comprehensive evaluation by a specialized, Orofacial Myofucntional Therapist is the most effective way to identify challenges and areas needing support. With the specific information gathered throughout the assessment, we’ll be able to pinpoint your goals and formulate an individualized treatment plan built just for you.
Beech Street Speech Specializes in Orofacial Myology Disorder Care
We have hired some of the best OMT therapists in Portland, specializing in everything from feeding & thumb sucking cessation, to full Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT).
Resolve Tongue Ties, Posture & Thrusts
These can manifest as enlarged adenoids or tonsils, poor resting tongue posture, and tongue thrust, necessitating the expertise of an orofacial myofunctional therapist (OMT).
Orthodontia & Dentition Challenges
Conditions like high palates, overlapping teeth, thumb sucking, and ongoing orthodontic work may be the result of these issues. They can often be effectively treated through a systematic series of training and exercises.
Challenges with Feeding & Related Habits
Problems related to feeding, sleep disruptions, and frequent illness can also be associated with orofacial myology disorders. OMTs play a key role in helping individuals establish new, healthier habits to counteract the effects of these conditions.
Types of Orofacial Myofunctional Feeding Disorders
Feeding Disorders can be among the most frustrating, anxiety-inducing and dangerous disorders within our scope of practice.
It’s important to identify which of the 2 types of feeding challenges you or your child is experiencing: Sensory feeding disorder (recognized as “picky eaters”) or mechanical feeding disorder (recognized as “messy eating”)
Sensory Feeding Disorder
The first type of orofacial myofunctional feeding disorder is recognized by most as those who are "picky eaters" with limited food variety and brand preferences, coupled with anxiety and behaviors.
Beech Street addresses this through:
Sequential-Oral-Sensory feeding principles
Parent education for home carryover
Collaborative support with OTs and mental health counselors
Mechanical Feeding Disorder
Identifying clients with disordered chewing and swallowing patterns, evident in messy eating, coughing, watery eyes, pocketing food, and a sensitive gag reflex.
Beech Street addresses this through:
Infants transitioning to bottles or solids
Older clients to prevent choking and aspiration
Tongue-tie release clients relearning how to swallow
Alleviating stress and anxiety around mealtime is paramount to a peaceful, healthy home.
Learn how Beech Street Speech can help.
Our Special Offer For You:
More Than Just a OMT Therapy Consult
We get it, taking the first step can be the hardest, especially when you're unsure where to start.
This is why we’re offering you a complimentary 30-minute consult, designed to ease your uncertainty.
Here's what you can expect:
You choose the time & day that works for you, as early as tomorrow
You’ll talk with a board-certified speech therapist, not some admin person
Get a sound recommendation on whether a full evaluation is warranted or not
If therapy is recommended, we'll continue to guide you through the process of beginning care, from scheduling to insurance.
We accept all major insurance plans.
& many more! Contact us to find out if we take your insurance.
Common Challenges Parents Face When Seeking Myology Therapy
Finding reliable, accessible, & effective Orofacial Myology Therapy in Portland is often daunting and confusing for parents.
Hard to Find “Good” Information
Pediatricians give conflicting advice & the ‘wait and see’ method is still rampant among referring physicians, leaving you with more questions than answers.
Confusing Care Pathways
Navigating healthcare systems in Portland & securing the right OMT therapist who has the expertise to fit your child’s needs is a Herculean task.
Inconsistent Care Weeks Apart
Waitlists are long, driving to clinic locations is cumbersome (who can drive to OHSU every week?), & turnover rates among therapists disrupt the continuity of care.
If you want to be sure for once and all whether your child needs orofacial therapy, book free consult with our Licensed OMT Specialist to discuss your situation.
How We Help You Overcome These Obstacles
Beech Street Speech isn't just another clinic; it's a solution to the industry-wide issues that hinder your child's access to speech and language support. We've meticulously designed our services to provide stability, clarity, and ease throughout your journey.
Our graduation rates speak for themselves.
92%
Graduate
*8% are life-long learners, move out of state, etc.
4.9/5
Star Rating
from 40 happy
families
100%
Clients Return
after their 1st session when continued care is warranted
Virtual Telehealth Sessions Available
Anywhere, on any connected device. We proudly offer the flexibility of scheduling your appointments online so you can maintain consistency in attendance for better, faster progress.
Common Questions about OMT Therapy in Portland, OR
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The initial free phone consultation does not require any paperwork.
If it is decided to move on to an evaluation, an intake packet is required before the initial assessment.
This is shared in a link as a fillable PDF that can be filled out on your phone and will be submitted directly to the intake team upon completion.
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The first session is about rapport building, meeting and greeting, learning more about primary concerns.
We'll complete some standardized assessments, determine the preliminary treatment plan we'd like to move forward with, and sort out insurance authorization.
During this first session, we'll also work with you to confirm the best time to meet (we have tons of availability during the school day, which is perfect for stay-at-home moms & homeschooled kids!).
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This is not always easy to tell as a parent or caregiver, which is exactly why we offer the free 20-30 minute complimentary screening to help you decide how to move forward!
That said, your dentist, doctor, orthodontist or Ear Nose Throat doctor can usually identify when there is a need for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT).
Some telltale signs to look for include, but are not limited to:
A tongue tie
Thumb or digit sucking
Enlarged adenoids or tonsils
Poor sleep patterns
Tongue thrust
Mouth breathing
Orthodontic work (including, but not limited to expanders, retainers and braces)
Following the initial evaluation, many of these clients can continue their regular, weekly care through teletherapy and schedule monthly, in-person check-ins.
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Parent education is one of the best aspects of coming to OMT!
Our licensed therapists provide individualized home programs with targets to practice between visits.
Parents are also invited into session to learn tips and tricks and practice with the support of the therapist present.
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Absolutely! Homeschool schedules are the BEST to work with.
The flexibility built into homeschooling lends itself well to the more available times at the clinic.
We can usually schedule homeschoolers immediately!
Experience Our Trifecta Quality of Care
At Beech Street, we understand your struggles and have tailored our clinic to address them directly so you can feel confident your child is getting the care they need.
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Consistent, Personalized Care that Gets Results
Our team is Board-Certified & Trained Therapists who maintain a variety of skill sets to provide your child with consistent, tailored support.
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Dedicated Insurance Specialist to Answer Your Questions
We accept all major health insurances, including United Health Care, Kaiser, Blue Cross & many others & will be able to help you navigate all your insurance questions.
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Convenient, Family-Friendly Location in Portland, OR
We are conveniently located in the heart of Sellwood, in Portland OR, while also providing tele-therapy services if that’s easier for your family.
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders & Their Effects Can’t Wait!
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is best suited for clients 4 years and older and requires daily exercises at home. Get in touch with us today for a free consultation and screening to see if your child could benefit from this support.
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