OPT (Oral Placement Therapy)

Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) is a specialized speech therapy technique that uses auditory, visual, and tactile stimulation to improve speech clarity and oral motor skills, particularly for individuals with placement and movement deficits.

OPT

Here's a more detailed explanation:

What it is:

OPT is a type of oral-motor therapy that focuses on targeting specific movements needed for speech and feeding.

How it works:

It utilizes a combination of auditory, visual, and tactile input to help individuals feel and practice the movements needed for speech sounds.

Why it's used:

OPT is helpful for individuals who have difficulty producing or imitating speech sounds using traditional auditory or visual input.

Who benefits:

It can be used with a variety of clients, including those with Down Syndrome, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and post CVA clients.

Goals:

The goals of OPT include developing oromotor skills, enhancing feeding abilities, improving articulation, and promoting sensory awareness.

Benefits:

OPT can improve speech clarity, feeding abilities, and oral motor skills.