Chatham Speech and Myo

Chatham Speech and Myo Chatham Speech and Myo has been providing evaluation and treatment of speech, language, oral functio

One toy, countless ways to build speech and language skills! 💬In our new One Activity, Ten Goals series, our therapists ...
10/16/2025

One toy, countless ways to build speech and language skills! 💬

In our new One Activity, Ten Goals series, our therapists highlight how a single play activity can address a wide range of speech and language targets.

This week, Stacey takes us through ten different ways she likes to use the Critter Clinic to target a variety of speech and language goals. Scroll through the slides for ideas that you can use at home or in your own therapy sessions!

Play builds connection — and when guided intentionally, it supports progress toward therapy goals that matter most.

Who else has used this toy? What other speech and language targets can you come up with? Share your ideas in the comments!

We do more than myofunctional therapy! 💬
At Chatham Speech and Myo, our team of therapists work with individuals of all ...
10/14/2025

We do more than myofunctional therapy! 💬
At Chatham Speech and Myo, our team of therapists work with individuals of all ages to address speech and language concerns and improve overall communication.

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing our “One Activity, Ten Goals” Challenge — highlighting how a single activity can target a wide range of speech and language skills. These posts are designed to help parents see how everyday play can support their child’s therapy progress — and to inspire fellow therapists with new ideas.

If your child has been recommended for a speech or language evaluation or you’ve noticed they may benefit from extra support, our team is here to help. To learn more about how speech and language therapy can make a lasting difference, call 973-635-5757.

Why Our Therapists Choose Chatham Speech and Myo 💬
When we asked Heather what drew her to join our team, here’s what she...
10/09/2025

Why Our Therapists Choose Chatham Speech and Myo 💬
When we asked Heather what drew her to join our team, here’s what she shared:

✨ A collaborative, supportive culture.“Everyone here has been so welcoming and easy to work with. There’s a strong sense of teamwork and shared knowledge.”

✨ True work-life balance. “The flexibility within my schedule allows me to show up fully for my clients and maintain passion and energy for the work.”

✨ A place to grow in myofunctional therapy.“This specialized area wasn’t covered in graduate school, but being surrounded by clinicians who share this passion has accelerated my growth and knowledge.”

At Chatham Speech and Myo, we’re proud to create a workplace that supports both professional and personal growth. 💙

10/07/2025

Myo homework getting you down? Try turning it into a team effort! 💪👫
Grab a buddy and make it a game — in this video, we’re working on lip strength and it’s Karen for the win!!🎉 Turning practice into play keeps motivation high and consistency easy!

Another inspiring IAOM (International Association of Orofacial Myology) convention is in the books! ✨We connected with c...
10/03/2025

Another inspiring IAOM (International Association of Orofacial Myology) convention is in the books! ✨

We connected with colleagues, celebrated our IAOM President Joy, and enjoyed a weekend filled with learning, collaboration, and a few fun prizes and giveaways along the way.

From new experiences to meaningful connections (and even a quick rest here and there!), this event was one to remember. The energy of our professional community continues to inspire us.

The excitement continues with the upcoming Myosphere Symposium, hosted by its founders Karen, Lindsey, Kimberly, and Dawn. This advanced-level continuing education event in orofacial myology will be held April 24–25, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.

The Myosphere was created to provide outstanding opportunities for professional growth in the orofacial myology space—and this next symposium promises to do just that.

Have questions about attending? Reach out—we’d love to share more details!

Did you know your tongue posture can shape more than just your speech?In myofunctional therapy, we look closely at where...
09/30/2025

Did you know your tongue posture can shape more than just your speech?

In myofunctional therapy, we look closely at where the tongue rests — not only during the day but also at night. Why? Because the tongue acts like a natural retainer and airway supporter.

👄 During waking hours: The tongue should rest gently on the roof of the mouth, with lips closed and nasal breathing. This position supports balanced facial growth and helps teeth stay aligned. When the tongue sits low in the mouth, it can encourage narrowing of the upper jaw, dental crowding, or even impact breathing habits.

😴 During sleep: With lips sealed and the tongue resting up, the airway is kept more open and stable. A low tongue posture during sleep can make snoring, restless nights, or mouth breathing more likely — all of which can affect energy, focus, mood, and overall health.

🧠 How myofunctional therapy helps:
Therapists use step-by-step exercises to build tongue strength, awareness, and endurance so the tongue can reliably hold its proper resting position. In the photo, you can see one technique using small elastics — the goal is to “train” the tongue to stay in place for longer and longer, until it becomes second nature.

💬 Why it matters:
Proper tongue posture influences:
✔️ Dental alignment
✔️ Facial development
✔️ Breathing and airway health
✔️ Sleep quality — which in turn supports better attention, behavior, mood, and overall well-being

✨ If you’ve noticed open-mouth posture, crowded teeth, or restless sleep in your child — or even in yourself — myofunctional therapy may be the missing piece.

09/25/2025

👄 Maintaining lip closure while moving isn’t as easy as it looks! In this reel, Karen (our owner at Chatham Speech & Myo) is practicing lip closure and nasal breathing while keeping a balloon afloat with a paddle.

Why make it harder? Because real life isn’t still. When we move, talk, chew, or laugh, keeping lips sealed takes:
✔️ Stability – lips and jaw holding steady even as the body shifts
✔️ Coordination – lips, tongue, and jaw working together automatically
✔️ Endurance – strength to keep lips closed beyond a few seconds
✔️ Carryover – training so habits stick during everyday activities, not just at rest

These fun challenges help our clients build the skills they need for lasting change.

👉 It looks simple, but keeping your lips together while moving is a real challenge—try it and see!

✨ Ever wonder what the goals of myofunctional therapy really are?They include:➡️Nasal breathing➡️Lip closure➡️Proper ton...
09/23/2025

✨ Ever wonder what the goals of myofunctional therapy really are?

They include:
➡️Nasal breathing
➡️Lip closure
➡️Proper tongue rest position
➡️A mature, efficient swallowing pattern

👄 Today we’re focusing on lip closure: resting with lips gently together. It might seem simple, but it plays a huge role. It helps support nasal breathing, encourages proper tongue rest position, supports proper alignment of the jaw and teeth, and can even impact things like speech clarity and sleep.

🧠 In this pic, two of our myo therapists are practicing a seated lip closure exercise. This technique is just one of many—our therapists get creative in finding ways to encourage lip closure in our clients. Stay tuned, because in our next post we’ll take the goals of lip closure one step further!

September is here, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back after the summer! 🍎✨ At Chatham Speech and Myo, this time ...
09/18/2025

September is here, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back after the summer! 🍎✨ At Chatham Speech and Myo, this time of year always feels like a fresh start — reconnecting with our clients, inviting new families into therapy, and feeling re-energized for the busy months ahead. There’s a wonderful hustle and bustle in the office.

Our team is here and ready to support your family with:
✔️ Articulation and fluency
✔️ Orofacial myology
✔️ Feeding therapy
✔️ Language therapy

We look forward to supporting your family’s goals — from communication skills to healthy oral habits — with care and expertise. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, now is a great time to reach out.

Contact the office at 973-635-5757 — we’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Look who stopped by the office — Caroline and her sweet baby boy 💕 Both are doing so well, and it was such a joy to see ...
09/16/2025

Look who stopped by the office — Caroline and her sweet baby boy 💕 Both are doing so well, and it was such a joy to see them. This little one is already stealing hearts everywhere they go!

We’re so happy for Caroline as she enjoys this special time with her family. Drop a note in the comments to send your congratulations or share a little love with her — we know she’ll appreciate it!

09/11/2025

Introducing Joe Siegfried RDH-OMT as our first speaker for the 2026 Symposium. Joe is well-known to many MyoSphere attendees as the regional Canada MyoSphere ambassador (unofficial).

Next year he will be joining us to share his knowledge on oral appliances and airway.

Embarking on a career in oral health in 2006, Joe is very proud of his accomplishments and the level of education he provides his clients and colleagues. Myofunctional Therapy became part of his practice in 2014 and has become a passion in his daily practice. Joe believes that all RDH’s should identify as educators. At the forefront, we teach oral health. Joe is an advocate in letting each client become involved in their care and seeks out new ways to help them obtain and maintain healthy tissues and teeth. He has spent countless hours researching sleep medicine, sleep dentistry and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. He is also proud to be an rdhu speaker and the creator of their myofunctional therapy curriculum.

We are excited to hear what he has to share with us!

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For more information on the 2026 MyoSphere Symposium, check out our website.

Thumb sucking is a common and natural habit among young children. Sucking fingers or thumb can be very soothing. Many ki...
09/11/2025

Thumb sucking is a common and natural habit among young children. Sucking fingers or thumb can be very soothing. Many kids outgrow this easily, but for some it starts to impact their oral development and speech. If you've tried all the tips and tricks from Google and you're ready to get serious about habit elimination, come see us!

At Chatham Speech and Myo, we're here to support kids in breaking this habit gently and positively.

Let's explore how we can encourage healthy oral habits together in our "Done with my Thumb" program! Call the clinic to learn more! 973-635-5757

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Welcome!

Welcome to Chatham Speech and Language Associates. CSL is a pediatric speech therapy practice located on Shunpike Rd in Chatham, New Jersey. We have been serving Chatham and the neighboring communities for over 25 years. CSL was founded by Laura Goepfert, who began seeing patients in her home but quickly outgrew that space and moved to Main Street. She retired several years ago leaving behind a well established practice that continues to adhere to her philosophy.

At Chatham Speech and Language we believe that every child has needs that are unique. We evaluate and treat your children with the utmost integrity, honesty, and sensitivity in an environment that understands the importance of a child-centric approach. We will work closely with your family so you can understand and support our intervention.

My staff and I strive constantly to improve your child's language and communication skills and understand the cumulative impact good communication has on your child's life and how he experiences the world.