Suction
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Push & suction the entire tongue to palate and lower jaw slightly, being sure to keep tongue flat with tip to spot. Maintain a flat
Say LA LA LA sharply and clearly 10 times, returning tip of tongue to spot accurately with each pronunciation. Repeat using TA, TA, TA Repeat
In front of a mirror, patient will hold jaw open and stable. Using a coffee straw the patient will hold it slightly in front of
While watching in a mirror, patient will narrow the tongue. When the tongue narrows, the “helper” (parent or partner) should inform the patient immediately by
Flare the sides of tongue up in shape of a taco shell- holding shape steady for 15 seconds. Modification: Use a Dum Dum or sponge