The use of nonspeech oral motor treatments for developmental speech sound production disorders: interventions and interactions.
OBJECTIVE
The use of nonspeech oral motor treatments (NSOMTs) in the management of pediatric speech sound production disorders is controversial. This article serves as a prologue to a clinical forum that examines this topic in depth.


METHODS
Theoretical, historical, and ethical issues are reviewed to create a series of clinical questions that should be considered before one incorporates new methods into clinical practice.


CONCLUSIONS
Speech production disorders are complex and multifaceted. Speech-language pathologists are encouraged to advocate on behalf of clients by adopting the highest standards of clinical practice and by evaluating treatment options in a systematic, critical, and ethical manner.
Powell
Thomas W
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences, Shreveport, LA, USA. tpowel@lsuhsc.edu
D002648:Child; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D020247:Myofunctional Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010699:Phonation; D010700:Phonetics; D012307:Risk Factors; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000941:ethics / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome