Debbie's Blog
Alternatives for Nail Biting
26th Apr 2017
Question: My five-year-old has recently started biting his fingernails. I came across your site when trying to find a way to switch him away from that habit. I also bite my nails so I'd be intere
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Can't Eat by Mouth, but Still Want/Need to Chew?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 21st Apr 2017
Question: I’m a therapist searching for a product for an older woman with intellectual disabilities. She loves food and drink, but it’s not an option to drink and eat all day. &
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When Kids Think Feeding Utensils Are Food
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 13th Apr 2017
Question: I work with a child who has Down Syndrome. She is 16 months old. She presents with open mouth posture and tongue thrusting not during feeding. Mom purchased a Z-vibe and I saw your arti
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Oral Motor Straw Workout
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 7th Apr 2017
Below are directions for a Straw / Lip Blok program I've used with many of my kids over the years. I usually do this in conjunction with
tongue thrust therapy when their swallowing pattern need
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Chewelry for Girls
5th Apr 2017
All of our chews are used by both boys and girls, kids and adults. They come in a variety of shapes and colors for lots of different interests. But for anyone looking for "girly
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