The Case Against Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises (NSOMEs) to Improve Speech Production
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
SLPDiagnosis:
Motor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaReferences:
- Lass, N. J., & Pannbacker, M. (2008). The application of evidence-based practice to Nonspeech oral motor treatments. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 39(3), 408-421.
- Solomon, N. P. (2006, November). What is orofacial fatigue and how does it affect function for swallowing and speech?. In Seminars in speech and language (Vol. 27, No. 04, pp. 268-282). Copyright© 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.
Dive into the evidence-base indicating lack of strong support for nonspeech oral motor exercises to address speech sound production for patients with dysarthria or apraxia of speech. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Motor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- Do nonspeech oral motor exercises improve articulation?
- What does the evidence say about NSOMEs in speech therapy?
- Should I use oral motor exercises for speech sound disorders?
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