Editorial Policy

Our Commitment

At Bloom Myofunctional & Speech Therapy, we are committed to providing accurate, helpful, and trustworthy information about speech therapy, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and feeding therapy. Our content is designed to educate and inform — not to replace professional evaluation and treatment.

Clinical Authorship and Review

All clinical content on this website is written or reviewed by Laura Friedman, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM, a certified speech-language pathologist and qualified orofacial myologist with over 10+ years of clinical experience.

Laura's qualifications include:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM)
• PROMPT Certified
• Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) Trained

Content Standards

Every piece of content on our website adheres to the following standards:

• Clinical accuracy: Information is based on current evidence-based practices and professional guidelines from organizations like ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association).
• Source citation: When making clinical claims, we cite authoritative sources including peer-reviewed research, ASHA guidelines, and established medical references.
• Appropriate language: Health-related claims use hedging language ("may help," "research suggests," "evidence indicates") to reflect the nuanced nature of clinical outcomes.
• Clear authorship: Every content page displays an author byline with credentials and links to the author's full biography.
• Regular updates: Content is reviewed periodically to ensure accuracy. Each page displays a "last updated" date so readers know how current the information is.

Independence

Our editorial content is created independently and is not influenced by advertising, partnerships, or commercial relationships. We recommend treatments and approaches based solely on clinical evidence and professional judgment.

Corrections and Updates

We strive for accuracy in all our content. If you believe any information on our website is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading, please contact us through our contact page. We take correction requests seriously and will review and update content as needed.

Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for a professional evaluation. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance regarding your specific situation.