FOR PROFESSIONALS: Some toddlers, older children and school-age children encounter problems with general health , dental health , airway health and speech which are not improved even after skilled support and modifications. In these situations, it makes sense to evaluate the tongue mobility and the overall situation in detail. The “Frenulum-TOOL CHILD” serves for assessing and documenting eventual signs of an impaired tongue mobility for these children. The detailed clinical assessment includes the breastfeeding situation as a baby, weight gain patterns as baby and later, bottle feeding, eating solids, health symptoms, dental health symptoms and speech issues together with tongue function and further signs.

The ”Frenulum-TOOL CHILD” helps to decide whether to suggest an appointment with a frenotomy provider or not. This evaluation form is useful for the communication with the provider. If a frenotomy is necessary, the tool is also helpful for documenting changes. From time to time, a revision is made based on further evidence and experience.

The Frenulum-TOOL CHILD is available as Download. You will receive a secure link which is valid until 24 hours after the first download.

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