Refer a Patient to Myo Speech and Feeding
Thank you for trusting Myo Speech and Feeding with your patients.
We work collaboratively with referring providers to evaluate and treat concerns related to speech, feeding, swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional function. Our goal is to make the referral process simple for your practice and provide patients and families with a clear next step in their care.
Ready to refer a patient?
Our team will contact the patient or family within 24–48 hours after receiving the referral.
Who We Work With
Myo Speech and Feeding welcomes referrals from healthcare professionals and other providers who recognize concerns involving communication, feeding, swallowing, oral function, or related areas of care.
Depending on who they commonly receive referrals from, we can specifically name providers here - for example:
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Pediatricians and primary care providers
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Dentists and pediatric dentists
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Orthodontists
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ENTs
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Lactation professionals
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Occupational and physical therapists
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Speech-language pathologists
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Myofunctional therapists
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Other healthcare and allied health professionals
I would verify this list with them before publishing rather than assume every category belongs.
When Should I Refer?
Consider referring when a patient presents with concerns related to:
Speech & Communication
Speech sound difficulties, articulation concerns, reduced intelligibility, or other communication challenges.
Feeding
Difficulty transitioning textures, limited food repertoire, chewing difficulties, prolonged mealtimes, or other feeding concerns.
Swallowing
Concerns related to chewing, swallowing, oral coordination, or safe and efficient eating.
Orofacial Myofunctional Function
Tongue posture, oral resting posture, swallowing patterns, mouth breathing, or other functional concerns involving the lips, tongue, jaw, and oral structures.
We can refine these considerably once we confirm exactly which services Myo Speech and Feeding wants providers referring for. I don't want this section to accidentally make clinical claims beyond their scope.
How to Refer a Patient
1. Submit the Referral
Complete our secure online referral form with your practice and patient information.
Click Here and Submit A Referral
2. We'll Contact the Patient
Once the referral is received, the Myo Speech and Feeding team will contact the patient or parent/guardian within 24–48 hours.
3. We'll Coordinate Care
When appropriate and with the necessary patient authorization, our team can communicate with referring providers to support collaborative care.
What You'll Need for the Referral
Before beginning the form, please have the following information available:
Patient Information
Patient name, date of birth, phone number, email address and parent/guardian information when applicable.
Reason for Referral
Primary concern, relevant symptoms or observations, and the service or evaluation being requested.
Provider Information
Referring provider name, practice name, phone number, email address and other appropriate contact information.
Additional Information
Any relevant information that may help our team better understand the reason for referral.
What Happens After You Refer?
Once we receive your referral:
Within 24–48 hours:
Our team will contact the patient or parent/guardian using the information provided on the referral form.
Next steps:
We'll help them determine the appropriate next step based on the referral and their needs.
Collaborative care:
When appropriate, we work alongside the patient's existing care team to support continuity and coordinated care.