An integrated evaluation of nonspeech oral motor treatments.
OBJECTIVE
This article functions as an epilogue to the clinical forum examining the use of nonspeech oral motor treatments (NSOMTs) to remediate speech sound disorders in children.


METHODS
Conclusions to eight clinical questions are formed based on the findings that were reported in the clinical forum. Theoretical and clinical challenges are also identified.


CONCLUSIONS
NSOMTs have serious theoretical and empirical shortcomings. At present, there is insufficient evidence to support the routine clinical application of these procedures to remediate developmental speech sound disorders.
Powell
Thomas W
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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, L.S.U. Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, 3735 Blair Drive, Shreveport, LA 71103-4601. tpowel@lsuhsc.edu .
D002648:Child; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D020247:Myofunctional Therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome