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Question:
I currently have a 1.4 year old patient who is in desprete need of
these exercises; however, she has a seizure disorder and is going to
start medication soon. Is it okay for me to do an assessment and
intervention for this child, or will the oral motor stimulation cause
seizures?

Response:
Movement of the muscles of the face does not set off seizure
activity. Seizures may occur that are unrelated to what ever you are
doing for interventions on the face. Make certain the head is always
supported to avoid any injury should a seizure occur during therapy.
Also avoid working in a room with UV lights that may flicker and set
off seizures.
Debra

Debra Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist

Beckman & Associates, Inc
1211 Palmetto Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
www.beckmanoralmotor.com
407-647-4740
FAX 407-647-6415