The Drooling Management Program at the Esperanza Speech and Occupational Therapy Centre in Dubai targets the roots of excessive drooling, otherwise referred to as hypersalivation. This treatment program targets clients of all ages, from children through adults, based on Oral Placement Therapy, abbreviated as OPT. It covers the most crucial aspects: 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:

• Medical Conditions: Neurological disorders or muscle weakness that impact oral control.
• Sensory Processing Challenges: Difficulties in managing sensory input that influence saliva production.
• Oral Motor Weakness: Impairments in the muscles involved in swallowing and saliva management.

Tailored Treatment Methods at Esperanza

Esperanza’s Drooling Management Program takes a holistic approach, carefully personalized to each individual’s needs. The core components of the program include:

• Comprehensive Assessment: A detailed evaluation covering oral motor skills,swallowing function, sensory processing, and any medical factors contributing to drooling.
• Personalized Intervention Plans: Customized therapy plans are developed,incorporating oral motor exercises, sensory integration, positioning guidance, and behavioral strategies.
• Oral Motor Exercises: Exercises to strengthen oral muscles, enhance lip closure, improve jaw and tongue movement, and coordinate oral motor functions.
• Sensory Integration Techniques: Techniques that help regulate sensory input and increase oral sensory awareness, reducing the likelihood of excessive drooling.
• Positioning Strategies: Recommendations for optimal positions during eating, drinking, and resting to support effective swallowing and decrease drooling.
• Behavioral Modifications: Collaborative approaches with families to build awareness and promote alternative behaviors for effective drooling management.

The Impact of Esperanza’s Programmes

Esperanza’s specialized Drooling Management Program in Dubai is dedicated to improving comfort and social interaction by effectively managing excessive drooling. Our program, incorporating speech therapy and occupational therapy, is designed to reduce drooling, improve comfort, and enhance social interaction. We tailor our services to the unique needs of each individual, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

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