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How Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) Affects Feeding, Swallowing, and Speech Development

ByTherapeutic Potentials

Ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum (the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is unusually short, thick, or tight. While it may seem like a minor anatomical variation, this can significantly impact feeding, swallowing, and speech development in infants, children, and even adults. Understanding the effects of and the…

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When Does a Child Need a Pediatric Feeding Therapist?

ByTherapeutic Potentials

Since pediatric feeding issues can be complex, parents who have a child experiencing difficulty in this area should seek assistance from an experienced pediatric feeding therapist right away. Pediatric Feeding Therapists Treat Children With Eating Disturbances A feeding therapist is essentially an investigator looking to get to the root of a child’s eating problem. The first thing…