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Ask the Expert: 5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Tongue Posture Affects
A Q&A with Milwaukee’s Only Certified Orofacial Myologist When most parents think about tongue posture, they think about speech—or maybe tongue ties. But tongue posture is far more influential than most people realize. It affects breathing, chewing, swallowing, sleep, dental development, jaw growth, and even behavior and attention. To help parents understand the importance of tongue posture, we consulted Milwaukee’s only Certified Orofacial Myologist—a leading expert trained
Maddy Vastola
Dec 30, 20254 min read


The Learning Bridge: How Executive Functioning Therapy Boosts School Success
Helping Your Child with Organization, Planning, and Focus at Mequon Speech and Learning Connection If your child struggles to stay organized, follow directions, complete homework, or manage time, you are not alone. These skills fall under what experts call executive functioning—an essential set of mental processes that help children plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage daily tasks. When these skills lag behind, even bright and capable children may feel overwhelmed i
Maddy Vastola
Dec 11, 20254 min read


The Unspoken Connection: How OMDs Lead to Speech and Learning Struggles
Don’t Wait: Key Signs Your Child Needs a Specialized Myofunctional Speech Therapist in the Milwaukee Area Most parents expect speech challenges to come from difficulty forming sounds or delayed vocabulary—but one major root cause often goes undetected: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) . These subtle yet powerful muscle-pattern issues in the mouth, face, and airway can affect how your child speaks, swallows, breathes, focuses, and even learns. If your child has speech
Maddy Vastola
Dec 11, 20254 min read


Speech Milestones: When to Seek a Speech Therapist in Mequon
A Comprehensive Checklist for Parents and Where to Find Expert Speech Therapy Milwaukee Has to Offer Every child develops at their own pace, but when it comes to speech and language, parents often wonder: Is my child just taking their time, or is it something more? Communication is essential for learning, social development, confidence, and emotional connection. That’s why noticing delays early—and knowing when to seek support—makes a meaningful difference. This comprehensiv
Maddy Vastola
Dec 11, 20255 min read
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