The use of cueing and positive practice in the treatment of tongue thrust swallowing.
Tongue thrust or reverse swallowing refers to the condition in which portions of the tongue rest or press against the teeth. In very severe cases the result can be dental malocclusion and/or speech difficulties. The present investigation evaluates the efficacy of cueing and positive practice in increasing the frequency of correct tongue position using a modified single subject withdrawal design with a 21 year old college student. The data indicate that the frequency of correct tongue positioning increased with the introduction of treatment. Follow-up data obtained 30 months post-treatment indicate that positive effects were being maintained.
D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003679:Deglutition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011378:Prognathism / Q000517:prevention & control; D014061:Tongue Habits