The SMILE (SysteMatic Intervention for Lingual Elevation) Program is a fun and effective way to remediate orofacial myofunctional challenges — sometimes called a "tongue thrust" — in children ages 4-12, teens, and adults. Developed by Robyn Merkel-Walsh, it targets speech and swallowing skills in a 14-step hierarchy using a manual illustrated with "Mr. Smile" and a complete tool kit.
