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2 thumbs up for GrowMeMyo GrowMeMyo is out-of-network with insurance plans. We have intentionally opted out because insurance guidelines often limit session frequency, treatment goals, and definitions of progress—restricting the individualized, play-based care we believe every child deserves. ​ Wondering how to get reimbursed for therapy if we're out-of-network? Here's a quick guide to superbills, out-of-network benefits, and how to submit for insurance reimbursement step by

Child completing oral exercises for myofunctional therapy at GrowMeMyo. Are you searching for answers regarding your child’s speech therapy progress, feeding struggles, open mouth breathing or restless sleep? Perhaps your infant has been diagnosed with a tongue tie, and you’re feeling overwhelmed by the next steps. At GrowMeMyo, we specialize in identifying and treating the root causes of orofacial dysfunctions - the functional "glitches" that are often overlooked by traditio

Communication is the backbone of learning. When a child cannot speak intelligibly or understand language efficiently, the effects are evident in the child’s ability to learn. At GrowMeMyo, we take a holistic, evidence-informed approach: addressing the orofacial structures and functions that support speech first, then layering targeted speech-language therapy. The result is clearer speech, stronger language, better literacy, improved executive skills. This often results in

While some children stumble over tongue twisters with a playful giggle, for others, mispronunciations can be a sign of something deeper. These persistent stumbles, known as speech sound disorders, represent a challenge in mastering speech and language skills. Think of it like trying to play a song when the notes on the sheet music are jumbled up. There are two main types of speech sound disorders: articulation and phonological processing disorders. Much like playing the no

Do you know that mouth breathing can affect your child's facial growth? The muscles of mouth-breathing children are often tighter, and this can affect the symmetry of the face as well. Mouth breathing also causes changes to the bone structure of the face, which can affect the shape of the face in later years. child with open mouth Mouth Breathing Explained Mouth breathing, also known as chronic nasal obstruction is defined by the position of the lips when at rest. Anytime a c

child with apraxia “Mama”, “Dada”, “Hi!”, “Uh oh!” Hearing a child’s first words can be one of the most exciting milestones for parents to witness. But for some children, the brain has trouble sending a clear message when telling the mouth muscles how to move. The result? Those words don’t come out as easily. These children have a speech disorder called Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). It’s present from birth, and CAS affects at least 1 in 1,000 children. The disorder is mo

Introducing solids in one of the most exciting milestones for parents AND baby. But sometimes it doesn't go as smoothly as parents had envisioned. Whether baby gags or pushes food out with their tongue, or refuses food all together, it can leave us wondering what to do next. Regardless of whether you're team traditional feeding or team baby-led weaning, feeding specialists recommend letting baby lead. What this looks like for purees: Caregiver pre-loading a spoon and passing

Absolutely! There are a number of signs that you can look for to help you identify your non-speaking or minimally speaking child or client as a gestalt language processor and ways you can start supporting their language development today. Gestalt language development signs to look for in your non-speaking or minimally speaking children The child can sing songs but doesn't have any "words." Gestalt language processors are often very musical. They pick up on intonation firs

Is your child struggling with speech difficulties, dental issues, or even sleep problems? If so, you may have heard about myofunctional therapy. While it may sound like a mouthful, this innovative treatment approach has been gaining recognition for its ability to address underlying oral and facial muscle dysfunctions. But what exactly is myofunctional therapy? And could it be the game-changer that your child needs? In this blog post, we'll dive deep into the world of myofun

YES, yes and yes!!!! I'm so excited to tell you HOW myofunctional therapy speeds up speech therapy! The progress we see in our clinic is definitely something to get excited about, so listen up..... Generally speaking, there are two broad categories of speech sound disorders. child with tongue tie Functional Speech Sound Disorders: there is no known cause, this is how most Speech-Language Pathologists are trained to look at speech sound disorders. Organic Speech Sound Disord

Have you noticed your child seems to revert to a “baby-like” state? Did your child go from speaking in sentences to babbling again? As a parent, it is extremely frustrating to see your child stop progressing in their social, physical, speech, and language development. Normally, when a child’s speech and language regresses it is a sign of Autism. While a developmental regression is alarming, there are causes to a regression that are not related to a diagnosis of Autism. Let

feeding therapy Myth 1 “Just offer your child what the rest of the family is eating. If he gets hungry enough, the picky eating will stop and he will eat.” Truth This logic does not apply to all kids, especially to children with ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), tethered oral tissues or those with severe selective eating/sensory-based feeding issues. I have seen this myth in practice countless times. Children with severe feeding issues will often go without e

Here's the scoop... Hey there! My name is Amy and I am a speech-language pathologist, feeding therapist and orofacial myofunctional therapist. As a young child I remember loving to learn the alphabet and the sounds for each letter. Fast forward to college... I had changed my major as often as a chameleon changes colors and my junior year in undergrad was fast approaching! I thought I had diligently combed through each and every course of study ETSU had to offer. As I cont