The SMILE (SysteMatic Intervention for Lingual Elevation) Program
is a fun and effective way to fix tongue thrust in children 4-12, teens and adults. Developed by Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, it targets speech and swallowing skills in a 14-step hierarchy. It is made of a manual illustrated with “Mr. Smile” and a complete tool kit to apply the techniques.