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Debbie's Blog

Feeding Problems - When It's Psychological

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 28th Mar 2017

Question:  I've read your Food Refusal article, that feeding problems are usually related to oral motor or sensory problems.  But can it be psychological?  I’ve searched the int … read more

Feeding Therapy - Moving Beyond Food Prep

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 24th Mar 2017

Question: I am working with a 7 year old girl in feeding therapy who is refusing to open her lips and just purses. She has been involved heavily in food preparation which she enjoys doing and s … read more

The Benefits of Embracing the Need to Chew

14th Mar 2017

Does chewing on shirt sleeves/collars sound familiar?   Chewing on legos or pencils?  Nail biting?  When this happens, one’s gut instinct might be to say “Don’t chew on that.”   … read more

Chewing on Ice

11th Jan 2017

Hello - I have questions about the Dino Bite necklace. Would it work well for a 6 year old autistic child who likes to chew/eat ice?  He eats ice constantly and I'm wondering if this wou … read more

Food Aversions & Spoon Feeding Issues

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 4th Jan 2017

Question:  Hi, I have a toddler who is almost 2 years old, have sensory processing disorder.  He also has feeding aversion. and super sensitive to texture & taste.  Some goals … read more