Talk to me about the controversies surrounding non-speech oral exercises?

"I remember when the studies came out regarding the ineffectiveness that non-speech exercises have on patients receiving speech therapy. Like any research in our field, I read the documents and developed my own conclusions with my team at the time. I am a believer in these types of exercises if a particular patient's situation requires it. I've seen non-speech oral exercises be effective for both children and adults when they were struggling with phonetics after an injury. In these situations, I don't hesitate to use the exercises."

As a Speech Pathologist, you may choose to perform non-speech and speech oral exercises to treat your patients. Blowing, tongue push-ups, pucker-smile, tongue wags, big smile, tongue-to-nose-to-chin, cheek puffing, blowing kisses, and tongue curling are a few non-speech oral exercises. Tell the interviewer your preference and a success story.

"I feel that this has become less of a controversy over the past few years, and feel that doing non-speech oral exercises have shown to be an effective means of treatment with obvious benefits to the patient or student."