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Mar 2025
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Successful Tongue Tie Releases and Why S...

Michelle Andrews M.S CCC-SLP
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Earn ⁠CE credit here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) and counts as a PDH for ASHA.

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Description: In this episode of the Pep Talk Podcast, host Michelle Andrews and guest Autumn Henning discuss the complexities of tongue tie releases, including how to identify failed frenectomies, the importance of a collaborative care team, and the factors that contribute to poor outcomes. They explore the timeline of a frenectomy procedure, key questions to ask when evaluating past procedures, and the significance of therapeutic readiness in achieving successful results. The conversation emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care and the importance of understanding the individual needs of each patient.


00:00 Introduction to Tongue Tie Releases

03:12 Understanding Failed Frenectomies

11:26 Timeline of a Frenectomy Procedure

14:56 Key Questions for Evaluating Past Procedures

20:30 The Importance of Collaborative Care

29:23 Building a Professional Team for Tongue Tie Cases

36:50 Building Collaborative Relationships in Therapy

38:45 Understanding Frenectomy Outcomes

42:10 Factors Influencing Healing and Aftercare

44:03 Navigating Failed Frenectomies

52:11 The Impact of Tongue Ties on Speech Development

As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to:  

1. list 3 questions to ask after a frenectomy has been deemed to have failed.

2. list 3 professionals that should be involved in tongue tie cases for collaborative care.

3. list 3 factors that contribute to poor frenectomy outcomes.

Course presenters: Autumn Henning M.S. CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC @chrysalisorofacial1

and

Michelle Andrews M.S., CCC-SLP @peptalkforslps

Financial disclosures:

Michelle Andrews' financial disclosers include: She has a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teachers pay Teachers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boom Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ store under Pep Talk LLC. She is also the founder and manager of the Pep Talk Podcast. 

Michelle Andrews' non-financial disclosures include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speech Arcade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an in-kind sponsor for this podcast.

Autumn's financial disclosures: Owner of Chysalis Orofacial. Creator of TOTs and STONES courses. Affiliate for mentioned products.

Autumn's non-financial disclosures: University of Kentucky

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you need any additional accommodations please email info@peptalkpodcastforslps.com

Disclaimer: Pep Talk LLC does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

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