The STONES Approach Online

The STONES Approach (Systematic Treatment of Orofacial myofunctional disorders with Nuanced Effective Strategies) is an advanced myofunctional course that focuses on clinical decision-making and details with implementing treatment for an orofacial myofunctional disorder. Often times, clinicians know the goals for treatment, but need creative and successful strategies to achieve positive results. Additionally, it is not enough to demonstrate a skill in therapy; it should be executed without compensations and generalized to habitual function. There are many barriers to success that require outside referrals to other professionals and interventions. The course explores when and why these outside referrals are needed with treatment plan collaboration and sequencing.

This course is beneficial for participants who have taken an introductory myofunctional therapy course including:

• Dental hygienists
• Myofunctional Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Speech Language Pathologists

Participants who complete the training in its entirety will be granted permission to use and display “The STONES Approach” logo, as a designation to the public of their completion of the training. Rules of appropriate use will be communicated after successful completion of the course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

For information on the course learning objectives, please visit our course website.

To learn more about Autumn Henning, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC and Chrysalis Orofacial please visit our biography page.

DISCLOSURES

Content - This advanced course focuses on clinical decision-making and details with implementing treatment for an orofacial myofunctional disorder.

Speaker Financial - Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC is the owner of Chrysalis Orofacial® and receives a salary, speaking fees, and royalties for presenting continuing education courses. She has affiliate partnerships with Amazon, Ninny, Lee Lee + Me, Liper, Breather, Ark Therapeutics, Fend, Picky Eaters, Silverette and Simple Practice and receive a commission if her links are used.

Speaker Non-financial - Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC is currently appointed and in good standing as an Assistant Professor within the voluntary faculty series in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences. She is a former Founding Board Member for the International Consortium for Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP) and has personal experience with tethered oral tissues. She is a a member of IAOM and AAPPSPA.

Disclaimer - Chrysalis Orofacial® does not endorse the use of any particular product. Any product shown during the course is for educational purposes. All participants are cautioned to practice within their legal and ethical scope of practice.

POLICIES

For information on our cancellation/refund policy, accommodations and complaint policy, please visit our course website.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This course is recognized by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Association for Orofacial Myology (IAOM). It is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Advanced Level, Professional Area).

Any other entities/organizations/professions vary with requirements and state boards of licensure. Please check with your individual governing body for requirements. I will do everything in my power to provide you with documentation needed to qualify for continuing education credits.

This course is not approved for partial credit. Participants must attend the course in its entirety to receive continuing education units.

Satisfactory Completion - To receive CEU credit learners must:

• Fully attend both days. For in-person courses, there will be a sign-in and sign-out sheet. For online courses, the CE Assistant Director/Administrator will check usernames at the beginning of each day and periodically throughout each day and link them to the attendance roster.

• Complete a course evaluation. 

• Complete a competency exam scoring at least 80% and a course evaluation.

Each attendee who satisfactorily completes the course will receive a certificate of completion via email.