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"Oral motor assessment and treatment is important for individuals of all ages demonstrating muscle function and/or motor planning difficulties affecting the individual's ability to eat, drink, or speak. Assessment and treatment must be guided by a trained professional who is knowledgeable about oral motor function." Diane Bahr According to David Hammer, MA, CCC-SLP (2007) the term “oral motor” is defined as “having to do with movements and placements of the oral structures such as the tongue, lips, palate, and teeth.” In his work with apraxia of speech in children, David defines his oral motor strategies as “speech therapy… techniques which draw the child’s attention and effort to the oral musculature/articulators while simultaneously engaging the child in speech production practice.” According to Pam Marshalla, MA, CCC-SLP (2007) "ORAL=MOUTH; MOTOR=MOVEMENT."
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Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT, CIMI has practiced speech-language pathology since 1980, and her experiences include: - Teaching her oral motor, continuing education course both nationally and internationally (e.g., Hong Kong, Singapore, Ireland). She has also taught graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of oral motor disorders, augmentative communication, neurology, adult communication disorders, and language development (Loyola College in Maryland, 1993-2001).
- Working with children and adults who exhibit a variety of handicapping conditions such as brain injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, learning disability, autism, Down syndrome, and many other disorders at The Maryland School for the Blind, The Maryland General Bryn Mawr Rehab. Center as well as in The Loyola College in Maryland Speech-Language Clinical Program, the public school system, and private practice.
- Publishing information and research on oral motor function, assessment, and treatment. See list of publications in RESOURCES section of this website.
Ms. Bahr is also a nationally certified massage practitioner and infant massage instructor. She was awarded the Citation of Excellence in Education from the Robert W. Haynes Foundation in 1991. She received the Maryland Speech/Language/Hearing Association Service Award in 1997. She had a chapter written about her work in the book Alternative Career Options for Speech-Language Pathologists published in 1997 by Katie Schwartz.
Ms. Bahr has written a book entitled Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment: Ages and Stages (2001) that is available from Allyn and Bacon Publishers. The book can also be purchased on Amazon.com and from many other companies. She also has a new book coming out in 2008 for parents entitled Healthy Baby, Healthy Mouth. See RESOURCES section of this website.
Ms. Bahr is a member of the American Speech/ Language/Hearing Association, the Special Interest Group on Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders, the Nevada Speech/Language/Hearing Association, and the International Association of Infant Massage Instructors.
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Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Specializing in Oral Motor Assessment & Treatment
Company Name: Ages and Stages, LLC
Website: www.agesandstages.net
Address: 11390 Patores Street
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Phone: (702) 845-0642
FAX: (702) 914-3414
E-mail: dibahr@cox.net or agesandstages@cox.net
PURPOSE OF WEBSITE:
Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT, CIMI is a certified speech-language pathologist, massage practitioner, and infant massage instructor who specializes in Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment. This WEBSITE will provide you with information about Diane's work (e.g., course offerings, consultations, evaluations) as well as links to others who specialize in this type of work.
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