Responsive Releases: When to Wait

Tethered Oral Tissue releases are occurring at much higher levels over the last several years. There are many reasons for this trend, which is why it is important for therapists who assess TOTs to make measured and informed decisions. Certified Orofacial Myologist and Talktools Level 3 therapist, Kayla Fontenot, is on the frontlines of assessing tethered oral tissues each day. She will be discussing potential scenarios that may indicate a "wait and see" strategy and how to apply a holistic, parent and family-centered approach regarding TOTs releases. She will provide individual case studies and explore the dynamics of decision-making with an emphasis on when -- and why -- to wait on releases.