Course Locations & Registration
This is considered an
"advanced course" with topics designed for complex cases. For more on comprehensive introductory courses, check out
Make the Connection
.
Coming Soon!
Seminar Requirements
Registration for this course is only open to the following professions, with a current state license or its equivalent:
- Speech Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Medical Physicians
- Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
- Dentists
- Orthodontists
- Others
Licenses will be reviewed. All participants will be required to provide a copy of licensure prior to completion of registration.
Agenda Overview
Topics
Day 1
8:00am - 4:30pm
1. Occlusion: Role of Oral Structure - 2.0 hrs
2. NDT: Making Changes that Last - 1.5 hrs
3. Primitive Reflexes: Fundamental Application - 2.0 hrs
Participation Case Discussion - 0.75 hrs
Day 2
8:00am - 4:00pm
4. Breathing - 1.5 hrs
5. Obstacles: Facing Restrictions - 2.0 hrs
6. Orofacial Pain: A Different Approach - 2.75 hrs
Day 3
8:00am - 3:00pm
7. Systems Approach Analysis in Speech & Swallowing Dysfunction - 3.25 hrs
8. Going with the “Flow”: Charting a Direction - 2.25 hrs
End of Day Q&A
Policies & Disclosures
Complaint Resolution Process
Should any FunctionFocus learner/user have any complaint or criticism of the process involved in purchasing a seminar or seminars, use of the website, quality of the seminar or examination, they may lodge a complaint directly to FunctionFocus Academy by:
- Sending an email at any time in their participant experience, describing the nature of the problem/criticism
- Describe the problem difficulty, criticism in the evaluation or seminar content summary completed at the end of the seminar
A response will ensue with 7 days of receipt in which the user will be communicated with fairly, emphasizing a high priority to customer satisfaction and provided correction if needed.
Special Needs Accommodations
Registrants with special needs are encouraged to contact registrar directly so that appropriate accommodations can be provided in a timely manner. To make requests:
1. Contact registrar to request accommodations
2. Review guidelines related to presentation and access
3. Detail specific accommodations requested
Cancellation Refund Policy
Any cancellation 10 days prior to first day of seminar will result in return fee of $50, which covers the cost of course materials and supplies. Merchant charges will apply.
Between 0-10 days prior to first day of seminar period, funds may be credited towards a future FunctionFocus products with special arraignments at the discretion of instructors.
Instructor Financial Disclosures
Mary Billings, MS,CCC
Owner - Billings Speech Pathology Services, LLC
Receives compensation from FunctionFocus Academy as a seminar instructor
Patricia Fisher, MA,CCC
Receives compensation from FunctionFocus Academy as a seminar instructor
Non-Financial Disclosures
Mary Billings, MS,CCC
Oral Motor Institute - Board of Directors
Patricia Fisher, MA,CCC
No relevant non-financial disclosure
Questions About Beyond the Connection Seminar
The Field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a type of treatment that is becoming more mainstream. It is based on the idea that the way we use our muscles can impact our overall health. The goal of myofunctional therapy is to retrain the muscles in the mouth and face so that they are used correctly. This can help improve overall health and address specific issues such as sleep apnea, tongue-tie, mouth breathing-related disorders, and teeth grinding. Orofacial Myologists or Myofunctional Therapists use a variety of techniques, including exercises, massages, and electrical stimulation. There is growing evidence to support the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy, and more and more people are turning to this treatment option.
