Improving Speech Through Movement And Muscle Control

At Minakshi Child Development Center, our Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) focuses on improving the strength, coordination, and control of the muscles used for speech, feeding, and swallowing. This therapy bridges the gap between speech sound production and muscle movement, helping children develop clear, confident communication skills.

Our Oral Placement Therapy Services

Oral-Motor Skill Development

Strengthening the lips, tongue, and jaw muscles to support speech and feeding abilities.

Speech Sound Clarity

Helping children produce clearer sounds and words through structured mouth-movement training.

Feeding & Swallowing Therapy

Assisting children with challenges in chewing, sucking, or swallowing to make mealtime easier and safer.

Sensory-Motor Coordination

Improving awareness of mouth movements and enhancing coordination for better speech control.

Customized Home Exercise Plans

Providing parents with guided activities to continue progress at home and support long-term improvement.

Our Few Benefits

Our Oral Placement Therapy helps children:

  • Strengthen oral muscles for better speech clarity

  • Improve chewing, sucking, and swallowing skills

  • Enhance tongue and jaw coordination

  • Reduce drooling and oral-motor fatigue

  • Boost self-confidence in communication and eating

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oral Placement Therapy?
OPT focuses on the physical movements required for clear speech, helping children strengthen and coordinate oral muscles.
Who needs Oral Placement Therapy?
It benefits children with speech delays, articulation problems, oral-motor weakness, feeding issues, or neurological conditions like autism or cerebral palsy.
Is it different from regular speech therapy?
Yes. While speech therapy focuses on sound production, OPT targets the underlying muscle control needed to produce those sounds.
Are special tools used in this therapy?
Yes. Tools like straws, horns, and bite blocks are used to build muscle strength and control in a structured way.
How long does therapy take?
The duration varies per child, depending on muscle strength and responsiveness, but steady progress is seen with consistent sessions.

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