309. Myofunctional Therapy for Individuals w/Down Syndrome (ft. Irene Iskander)

Having a child with Down syndrome means you’re always learning about something new! And today’s topic is: oral facial myofunctional therapy.. a technique used to improve the way our mouth and face muscles work! We have Irene Iskander (dental hygienist + lucky mama) on the show today to answer all of our questions:Why is mouth breathing so common amongst individuals with DS? What are the long term effects of mouth breathing?What can we do at each age to strengthen mouth and facial muscles?How is myofunctional therapy different than speech therapy or feeding therapy?We didn’t realize how important this information was until we chatted with Irene! So tune in and take notes, friends!SHOW NOTESFollow Irene @fityourface_ on InstagramListen to 28 Reasons to Nasal Breathe from Ask The Dentist podcastSPONSORSNational Down Syndrome SocietyiCanShine ProgramsDown for GreensRods HeroesJOIN THE LUCKY CREWJoin us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $4.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Enjoy bonus episodes where we dive deeper into the most controversial issues, shop discounts, and more!  Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today!