Process of mykie®-treatment

The first step is a non-binding initial consultation, during which we work together to determine whether treatment based on the mykie® concept is appropriate for your child. You will get a first impression of how we work, learn more about the therapy goals, and have the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have directly with the team.

If the treatment indication is confirmed, a comprehensive initial examination follows at the next appointment. All relevant diagnostic documents are supplemented and clarified. These include, among other things:

• Digital intraoral scans
• Photo documentation
• Functional tests to assess breathing, tongue position, and swallowing patterns X-rays, if necessary
• A detailed myofunctional assessment carried out by specially trained mykie® therapists

Based on this comprehensive analysis, we create an individual therapy plan that is precisely tailored to your child’s functional and developmental needs.

The actual mykie® therapy begins after a detailed explanation and joint definition of goals. Treatment appointments usually take place every 4 weeks and last about 30 to 60 minutes. Here, we work with your child to develop functional changes, practice new movement patterns, and check the progress of the therapy.

The active treatment phase usually lasts about 18 months, followed by approximately one year of growth monitoring with appointments every 10 to 12 weeks. This ensures that the progress achieved is stabilized and maintained in everyday life.

A central element of mykie® treatment is daily exercise at home. Approximately 10 minutes per day should be set aside for targeted training to consolidate the newly learned functions. Active support from parents plays a key role here: only if what has been learned is regularly implemented in everyday life can unfavorable habits be broken and natural development be stabilized in the long term.