“In addition to being a leader in the field of oral motor therapy, Robyn has a passion for her work and is deeply committed to her patients. Robyn has worked diligently to understand the needs of our non-verbal and autistic son; she developed and executed a plan specific to him. A great deal of our son's progress in communication is due to Robyn's efforts. We would recommend her to any parent whose child is struggling with speech or oral motor skills.”

“We were very fortunate to have worked with Robyn Merkel-Walsh for so many years. My son, a person with Autism, Dysarthria, and motor planning deficits — including Apraxia — really required the jaw strengthening and stability provided by Oral Placement Therapy (OPT). The OPT tools and exercises provided the proper "imposing and teaching of the motor plan" required for my son to learn how to place his lips/mouth in the right position to produce given sounds. Robyn's "noisy stories" were fun, and taught my son to imitate her facial/oral postures to make simple sounds and words. Techniques taught to me, such as playing a motivating game with play food and talking about "making a sandwich" with my son, helped me teach him and reinforce words and simple sentences first practiced in the office. Her work provided the foundation for improved speech and communication practices that we carry on to this day.”

“If your child has any oral motor or feeding issue you've come to the right place. Robyn knows absolutely everything there is to know about this field because she literally helped develop it! Robyn has countless good ideas and recommendations and she really cares about the kids she treats.”

“Robyn Merkel-Walsh is one of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate clinicians I have had the pleasure to work with. Her expertise in oral motor and orofacial myofunctional therapy is unparalleled. I refer patients to Robyn with complete confidence that they will receive the best care possible.”

“Robyn is an outstanding clinician and educator who brings clarity and evidence-based rigor to the often confusing world of tethered oral tissues. Her assessment course is a must for any clinician who works with tongue-tied patients.”