Introduction
OMI Mission Statement
The OMI is established to publish monographs that demonstrate the scientific basis of oral sensory and motor techniques for articulation and feeding treatment. Its mission is to contribute to the field of speech-language-hearing science by expanding our knowledge about the sensory and motor components of articulation and feeding development, disorders, assessment and treatment.
Purpose
The debate about oral motor treatment has become a hot one in the field of speech-language pathology. On the one side are proponents of oral motor techniques who insist that they work. On the other side are those who ask, "Where's the proof?" Those promoting oral motor treatment want to see the methods used extensively so that clients can be helped. Those putting the brakes on oral motor treatment want to see the methods brought under rigorous scientific investigations before advocating them.
The chasm between the two sides of this issue is wide, and both groups seem determined to have their way. Fortunately, both sides seem to have at heart the best interests of our profession and the clients we serve. Toward this end, the Oral Motor Institute will publish monographs on particular topics related to oral motor treatment, in order to bring light to the scientific underpinnings of oral motor technique.
Publisher's Note
Many unique textbooks were published by small publishers on the topics of phonetics, speech disorders, and articulation evaluation and treatment in the early days of speech-language treatment. Most of them received only small circulation and are not widely known. The Oral Motor Institute is interested in making these books known to future generations. To contribute information about obscure volumes, to donate books, or to add titles to this time line for future revisions, please write or email the Oral Motor Institute.