Tongue Exercises for Speech and Swallowing

This video is for caregivers' of individuals and individuals with speech or swallowing problems caused by tongue weakness caused by stroke, Parkinson's, Bells Palsy, brain injury, head and neck cancer or other physical ailments. Speech Therapy Exercises include: tongue protrusion, tongue lateralization, tongue scrape, and variations thereof.
Timestamps
0:00 Target Audience
00:38 Tongue Protrusion
1:11 Tongue Lateralization
2:14 Resistance Exercises
3:10 Tongue Scrape
~~~~Medical Disclaimer~~~~
All information, content, and material of this video is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Never rely on information from this channel in place of seeking medical advice. You are encouraged to confer with your medical professional with regard to information contained in this video BEFORE completing these exercises. By performing any exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. ​Kasondra Vanpykeren is not responsible or liable for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, injury or harm you sustain as a result of these exercises and information in this channel.
Music by Donna Stevens- "Keep it Simple"
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[@sagniknandy5767]

Thanku so muchh mam.you just change my life . I have facing stammering for 14 years i am facing lots of trouble each and every day i was helpless but yours exercises are best it increases fluency so much better than a normal person . I practise it 30 days and i just can speak any word. I just do jaw exercises first then your tongue exercises ..thanku you so much it changed my life..❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juanperez-df1mo]

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[@fokatiyaentertainment7651]

Hi Sagnik. Could you please help me regarding jaw exercise? I am starting tongue exercise from today, in the hope of getting results like you.

[@sagniknandy5767]

Yes rachit i can help you . Stammering can be solve within a few months of practise maximum 2months. Simply do lots of voice yoga after that practise the jaw muscle exercises and tongue exercises and lastly practise to read books loudly and you will overcome your stammering within 2months of dedicated practise . Hope it will help you 😊😊

[@fokatiyaentertainment7651]

@@sagniknandy5767 Hi Sagnik, Thanks for the reply. Could you please send me a link of voice yoga exercise and Jaw exercise? Could you please ping me on my Watsup 9801901375?It will be more helpful in getting motivated from you. Will wait for your message

[@banwoabimbola8600]

Great!!!

[@leticiaacevedo9238]

Thank you for showing how to do this simple exercises, to help my husband post stroke

[@LanzeOlvida]

Last 2week I can't speak and eat becouz of pain of my jaw and tougue nw I'm happy to following of your vedios u help me so much thank you god bless you mam

[@abrahamtorres6540]

beautiful clarity

[@GirlMomma]

Thank you so kindly for this! You are an 💜 God bless you!

[@charlesotis6971]

Thank you!

[@faithkaykambobe3512]

Very helpful excercises

[@icyy-_-warrior1650]

I speak all day on the phone and this helped me out of a rut! Thank you!

[@SpeechSecrets]

That is great to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@shawnthro7626]

Your tongue 😝 exercise is really great

[@riduanurrehman882]

Hi Kasondra, Miraz here. I'm a Speech pathologist from Bangladesh. I've been watching your videos since last month. It really helps me in many ways during clinical practice. Thanks much for sharing such effective and informative videos.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Miraz. This is really great to hear and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. I just started creating regularly after a very long break and reading this comment motivates me.

[@jeffmedina8839]

Excellent never knew Thank You very much!!!

[@jessiepalacios628]

you rock!! Your videos are so helpful, being a quadriplegic with a trach

[@LanzeOlvida]

Hello mam casondra I'm from the Philippines following your vedios I'm happy now coz your vedios can help a lot to me

[@shawnthro7626]

Wow this was so great

[@kadenfullmer6171]

i’m using this for a different reason

[@sarahdocuments]

😳

[@kadenfullmer6171]

@Milky Joe lol sure man

[@neerajk_10]

Gotta keep it strong and agile

[@Pwrcritter]

U wish..

[@b.b.finsclara3589]

Thank you for your generosity of spurit....time....kindness. I benefit from this a lot! i unbeknownsgt to me had a stroke.....i began to notice my tongue becoming tangled up.....in long words or difficult ones. When i expressed it to my MD. after tests....uncovered i had a stroke which resulted in loss of memory and speech. Thank you for the service you so uncondicionally gifted to me-us! May you be reward with infinite blessings. Thanks!

[@marialapinski4560]

Helpful --thanks .

[@randymason9857]

Thank you very much for your tips! I was in a pretty severe bicycle accident that lacerated my tongue into three pieces. My oral surgeon suggested I do tongue exercises so I found your site. Very helpful! Please keep up the great work!

[@SpeechSecrets]

So glad to hear this!

[@cecilielongid6488]

Thank you for sharing. The exercises are very helpful. Blessings.

[@mikapedro7697]

Seriously Love you I needed that so much

[@syedbasith1996]

Madam thanks a lot like your channel.. Nice and helpful exercise jazakalahair

[@aruljyothyp3042]

I feel some relief, Thank you Madam..

[@Moroccan9991_Pushup_Junkie]

It's been 4yrs no see, we miss you hope you're doing great

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks! I finally made my return :-)

[@AshishDoonga]

thank you

[@sadqajariyaproject5704]

Somara Baig Thank you very much for sharing an excellent video.I am suffering from multiple neurological disorders.I disorders.I was a healthy baby girl no issue until I turned 24 years , had my first epileptic seizure. So I was diagnosed with epilepsy was put on medication. I got pregnant after four years epileptic seizures came back. I had epileptic seizures during pregnancy and labour.I had healthy baby boy he is 15 years old .I was diagnosed with MS when I was 32 years old. I was diagnosed with neuro acantho cytosis (Movement disorder) at age 40. I m 44 years old.My speech is unclear with restricted movement of tounge.i can swallow soft food and fluids because the tounge interferes with the chewing food in mouth I ve been watching the video for one month doing exercise with you twice a day. Alhamdulillah my speech has became clear hoping for an improvement in tongue control to help chew In sh Allah. May God bless you for your excellent presentation 😊 5 days ago (edited) 1

[@silverfullbuster9177]

How are you know

[@hariharanhariharan9028]

Thank you.

[@SpeechSecrets]

So glad to hear you have found this helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@brightsparkk2125]

Thank u so mach mam ❤️

[@kionkobe]

Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[@SpeechSecrets]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@sunday8386]

Thank you. 🙏🏼💝

[@SpeechSecrets]

You are most welcome!

[@hernandezdcarlos]

Great video. Thank you.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Sorry for the delay but you are welcome!

[@alexciarlo280]

Thanks

[@ankitkumar-in8qd]

Thanks ma'am

[@revravinuthalasubhash5997]

Thank you so much

[@SpeechSecrets]

You are very welcome!

[@chelseadaley9770]

Your amazing

[@rizbogsmorles1467]

Thank you so much ma'am of this video this can help may 10 year old son he's ASD level 2 ever since his not yet undergo speech therapy cause of financial problem it's expensive here in the philippines if you have special child needs OT & Speech therapy...

[@SpeechSecrets]

Very tough situation. Glad you can access some resources here, and wish there was more there to support you!

[@lbits]

Graciassss!

[@SpeechSecrets]

Con gusto!

[@munnabhai0074]

It was fun doing it...thank you

[@SpeechSecrets]

You’re welcome! Glad to hear it and thanks for the feedback. Have you tried this one yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/npS4aqBqrcR7b6csi=LVjwLMZVdiaTYs8S

[@MrSandeepdesai]

Tq dearest

[@izharahmedansari5628]

Nyce info Ma'am

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for watching!

[@gcardej568]

Thankuuuu

[@innocentnwangwu115]

Thank you

[@SpeechSecrets]

A delayed response, but you are very welcome!

[@akera2775]

Thanks for making such videoes... Hey I suffer mostly when I speak L WORDs some says you are speaking through nose like

[@seedhisingh5540]

thank you so much mam..🙏 From India. 😊

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for tuning in, you are most welcome!

[@Mahiratfanclub24]

Thanks madam love you

[@tdll360]

Thank you .is these exercises for children cp five years .

[@ringtok7436]

I got it helpfull

[@sanikapadalikar4698]

🙏🙏

[@shawnnesbit3563]

God bless you no words can describe how thankful I am for these tips

[@SpeechSecrets]

I'm so glad to hear this! You are most welcome.

[@Maki-lj9qw]

Thank you! I needed this since I’m trying to get better at rapping

[@thelonelystoner4103]

Same

[@lutussle9281]

same

[@barberbeest1088]

How long between "workouts"?

[@jiyanshiridhima7084]

THANKU SO MUCH MAM

[@SpeechSecrets]

You are most welcome!

[@himanshuaswal6804]

Can this help for stammering?

[@ringtok7436]

थैंक्यू

[@henryteye7005]

You look adorable

[@reignj.5348]

mam, thx and what is the medicine of hypersalivation? I'm still kid

[@acepangan2752]

i have ankyloglossia how many time will practice this. thanks.

[@user-lh6ks2rs2p]

Hello, thank you for recording the video, I have a question, you demonstrated the tongue forward, the lips and tongue did not separate. Is this an effective way to practice independent tongue use?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Sorry for the very late response. I just creating with KZbin again regularly after a 4 year break. All of these exercises isolate tongue movement so in that sense I would agree that it practices independent tongue use.

[@ringtok7436]

Thank you very much to make this video

[@SpeechSecrets]

You are most welcome!

[@afzalmia428]

​@@SpeechSecretsi watch and follow what you suggest I am thankful

[@afzalmia428]

​@@SpeechSecretsNow my voice comes clearly from throat

[@SpeechSecrets]

So glad to hear you’re finding benefit!

[@vijaylaxmirustagi5638]

My brother had a stroke with brocas aphasia 45 days before but still he is not able to take out his tongue out side like in video. Please suggest some excercises to take out tongue.

[@lesibanyola]

So cute

[@mridulkodiyan8575]

Liked

[@fvrtxedits]

Hello ,can we your exercises for mumbling ?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi! 👋 Thanks for asking! I haven’t made any mumbling specific videos but I do have an educational video on dysarthria (see below). I will keep you posted if I create any specific for mumbling! It’s on my list for future videos and you’re not the first to ask for this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHTdpI1rp7N5r80si=qdJmU_26fx7NEq0T

[@havalnawzad966]

Thanks a lot for that. but it can be a solution for Dysarthria problem? if not what your recommendation please?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Here's a start! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHTdpI1rp7N5r80

[@salvacionchi3270]

I have problem on swallowing and talk cause suffering stroke almost 2 years thru your exercise a little bit I can follow please more exercise to help my problem I am already 76 yes old I like to be healed please

[@SpeechSecrets]

Sorry for the late response. I hope you have found some relief this last year and seen progression in your stroke recovery.

[@ajinkyakhandare4748]

Mam you have any exercises for stuttering

[@faykinsz]

I bit off the tip of my tongue during a seizure episode i had in the past. i understand that the tip of the tongue helps with rolling sound words which i cannot make. are there any exercises you can recommend to help me "fix" my problem? thank you.

[@farhanmohammad3238]

Aww, did your tooth thlip and bite your tongue

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for your comment and question. I am very late to respond but I just started engaging with KZbin regularly again and creating videos weekly. Did you find any support with this question?

[@faykinsz]

Thank you for responding and yes I found some good exercises that helped improve my speech. @@SpeechSecrets

[@SpeechSecrets]

So glad to hear it. Will be working on a clear speech series next month and would love to hear what you think of it!

[@anitapal9625]

Ma'am how to increase our size of tounge, make it longer and thicker

[@saqibkh24]

pls make more videos on toungue exercises

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for letting me know! I will be working on some more of the follow along style this year.

[@victorienkouye5323]

Hi Kasondra. Thank you for your videos. I want to know how often should one do the tongue exercices. If we do do the tongue exercices many times can there be problems?Thanks for your answers.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hello! Sorry for the late response. I can only respond generally as a provider would need to consider what caused the weakness. With neurologic injuries, repetition and intensity is key to neuroplasticity. So that means doing these exercises frequently, even daily, helps retrain the brain. I would recommend checking with your doctor or speech therapist to see what is best for you. Thanks for commenting :-)

[@shawnwilliamson9478]

Hey there! I've had a tracheostomy and I slutter while talking! I was just wondering if you could help me with my speech! Thank you

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Shawn! I hope you found some support with your speech.

[@bimalmech171]

Hi my name is Bimol mech , I am from India , I have been strock last year ,. I can talk property but I improve much , my physical is fine , only tolking is problem , I start from today . from watching your video please teach me in easy way

[@SpeechSecrets]

I hope you are finding strength and much improvement with your stroke recovery.

[@EntertainmentTycoon]

Can I practice these exercises to enhance my communication skills?

[@SpeechSecrets]

These are primarily for individuals with oral motor weakness or coordination issues both of which may affect articulation which does affect communication.

[@winterpark02]

Can these be done for muscle tension dysphonia please?

[@SpeechSecrets]

No, I would not recommend this for MTD.

[@PK-qv5kv]

Does this help for mewing?

[@McBreadbox]

world_record_egg the best way to help mewing is to mew as often as possible. It’s more psychological than anything. I would consciously do it on my walk to work until it was routine

[@sindru7]

Hi mam.. i m mahendra kumar frm india i hame stammer so can i use this exercise

[@ankitasharma1230]

Stammering is nt about lazy tongue....

[@misterbowers5995]

HI. I noticed my tounge like folds up. The middle and back come up. I've been having a weak voice and no bass in my voice. Would tounge exercises help? I just 2ant to talk normally again.my jaw kinda pops or moves when I move my tounge side to side.

[@SpeechSecrets]

I would seek an evaluation from a speech therapist.

[@ringtok7436]

By 2019

[@neeliyajayasingha5078]

I need some help

[@SpeechSecrets]

Glad you’re seeking knowledge and I hope you find these videos to be a helpful resource!

[@youknowooo]

Should you do these daily?

[@SpeechSecrets]

A general principle to neuroplasticity is repetition and intensity. I cannot comment on how these should be prescribed for you specifically but generally it will take time and consistency.

[@qasimalvi334]

Look dear doc. If a child is not following or u can say understand u how can u help him to do these axcercises for him. Like my baby 8years not a command following and she has rett syndrom how can i get her engage in these excercises.

[@johnnyravina3790]

Hi... Good day, i have this problem with my 9 year old son too, he is recovering in meningitis and have problem in swallowing.. he can speak a little and move again but his main problem is swallowing food. Can you give me any tips please?

[@Xscape128]

Wow these instantly gave me a massive pump. The tongue is such a neglected muscle

[@randompointlessness2766]

Are there any videos for breath training ?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Not yet, but that is on my list of upcoming videos now that I am creating regularly. Thanks for commenting and for your feedback.

[@SpeechSecrets]

You may find this video on diaphragmatic breathing to be a helpful resource. kzbin.info/www/bejne/barPdYZjdqh0eLs

[@SSCGD-ue8gu]

I have r letter silent problem...how can I fix it

[@oyindamolaolafimihan4016]

same

[@Emma-gx1rj]

Same

[@kenung219]

Hi

[@RanjanaPandey_23]

Mere bete ki Tanki movement kam hai Upar ki taraf Nahin Le jata hai Jiska vaise speech aur sound Nahin Hai aapko Aisi tric bataen jisse Main Apne bete ki help kar Sakun speech laane mein

[@sidharthsharma8390]

How many days it takes to cure lazy tongue??

[@SpeechSecrets]

Šîď Háŕțh Shăřma is there an additional diagnosis?

[@Emma-gx1rj]

I have a big problem saying the letter R and getting bullied because of it, can this help?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Emma M no, this will not help your R. You may be able to find other videos by searching r shaping or r articulation techniques.

[@Emma-gx1rj]

@@SpeechSecrets thank you so much!

[@UAE-tours]

Hi dear My daughter can speak but many words she didn't speak very well Very slowly she apply right words but after that she applied same like bfore If these exercises are helpful for her i will definitely do this Can you please help me for this

[@SpeechSecrets]

Rabia Fahad I would not recommend these exercises for her. Best to have her see a speech therapist.

[@chelseadaley9770]

I always had some experience with my anxiety of mumbling of the way stutter of my own words

[@syakirsfn4644]

Uyyytuyre😉😉😉😉

[@rahulpatil3899]

Mam how to slow down rate of speech?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Rahul Patil pacing and over-articulating are the two main strategies for slowing down speech. It also depends on the age and cognitive ability of the speaker. For an adult? Child? What type of diagnosis?

[@Adam-kk7nw]

@@SpeechSecretsas a adult with speech problems does this really help improve speech

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Adam, for most people these strategies help but are certainly not a quick and total fix. Speech is an unconscious process and using these strategies turns it into a conscious, volitional process which can be frustrating because most people want to be able to talk without having to think about the way they say things. With practice and consistency, implementing these strategies usually does help improve intelligibility, but it also depends on the individual, their specific deficits and diagnosis.

[@blaikebashe7169]

What if the patient is stroke and she can’t open her mouth

[@SpeechSecrets]

These exercises may not be appropriate if her case is that severe. Is she seeing a speech pathologist? Can she follow directions? Is she eating?

[@syedshahamaanbukhari.1511]

Ny tongue is big + fatty and i stammer also sometimes. And what I say. They dosent understand

[@gateaspirationsmechanicale2032]

I feel difficulty to pronounce S and f sound pls suggest video

[@SpeechSecrets]

I will consider making videos on this! Hope you found a helpful articulation video.

[@Unknown-px6lm]

2:54 can we just use our finger instead of a stick because it actually work for me

[@SpeechSecrets]

Sure! You can also press your tongue against the inside of your cheek and resist with your finger on the outside.

[@tanyafullerton8168]

I clicked the time stamp out of context, and I was confused

[@carmellajames7898]

IT WAS GET SOME WATER PEACE

[@abhishektripathi3476]

Mem I can't speak in sh s sh

[@johnbone6892]

ggg

[@adrian1144]

lol

[@RanjanaPandey_23]

Mera beta 12 years ka ho gaya hai lekin ko Apne tang ko Upar Nahin Le Jata

[@johnbone6892]

ggl

[@kasturimani6086]

. 8 I use r

[@kasturimani6086]

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