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Drooling Management Program

At our Esperanza Speech and Occupational Therapy Centre right here in Dubai, we understand how frustrating and uncomfortable excessive drooling can be, for both kids and adults. That’s why our Drooling Management Program takes a thoughtful approach to really get to the bottom of it. We use techniques based on Oral Placement Therapy, or OPT for short, which looks at the bigger picture. We focus on things like posture of the body, awareness of the senses, closure, and retraction of the mouth to reduce dribbling for comfortable living.

Understanding the Causes of Excessive Drooling

Excessive drooling can stem from several underlying factors, including:

  • Sometimes, it’s connected to a medical condition, like a neurological issue or muscle weakness that makes it harder to control the mouth.
  • For some, it’s about how they process sensory information. If managing those inputs is tricky, it can affect how much saliva the body makes.
  • Other times, the muscles in the mouth that help with swallowing and managing saliva just aren’t as strong as they need to be.
Tailored Treatment Methods at Esperanza
  • Really Getting to Know You (Comprehensive Assessment): We’ll start by taking a close look at how the muscles in the mouth are working, how swallowing is going, how you process different sensations, and if there are any medical reasons behind the drooling.
  • A Plan Just for You (Personalized Intervention Plans): Based on what we learn, we’ll put together a therapy plan that’s specifically tailored. This might include exercises for the mouth muscles, ways to help with sensory sensitivities, advice on the best positions, and strategies to build better habits.
  • Making Mouth Muscles Stronger (Oral Motor Exercises): We’ll work on exercises to help strengthen the lips, improve how the jaw and tongue move, and get everything working together smoothly.
  • Understanding Sensations (Sensory Integration Techniques): These techniques help you become more aware of the sensations in your mouth and make it easier to manage them, which can lead to less drooling.
  • Finding the Right Posture (Positioning Strategies): We will give you tips on the best ways to sit and lie down when eating, drinking, and relaxing to help with swallowing and reduce drooling.
  • Working Together (Behavioral Modifications): We will team up with you and your family to help you become more aware of when you’re drooling and learn new ways to manage it effectively.
 
The Impact of Esperanza’s Programmes

Here at Esperanza in Dubai, our specialized Drooling Management Program is all about helping you or your loved one feel more comfortable and confident in social situations by really tackling that excessive drooling. By bringing together the expertise of our speech therapists and occupational therapists, we aim to reduce drooling, boost comfort levels, and make social interactions much easier. Because everyone’s different, we make sure our approach is tailored to your specific needs, so you can achieve the best possible results.

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