Debbie's Blog
Using Visual Aids for Communication
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 26th Jul 2011
Are there any tools, workbooks, etc., I can buy to help my mother who has problems with her speech? She is in the moderate-severe stage of dementia. This problem began a few months ago.  
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Strengthening Mouth Muscles
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 7th Jul 2011
My daughter's speech therapist suggested we have my daughter sip thick liquids (i.e. yogurt, chocolate pudding, etc.) through a straw to work on strengthening mouth muscles. I have not been a
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Biting when happy + "R" problems
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 6th Jul 2011
My daughter recently turned 2 and has developed a biting problem. This is a new behavior, and so far she only bites when she's happy and playing with us. It doesn't seem to be linked to
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How do you assemble the Z-Vibe and Z-Grabber?
23rd Jun 2011
There are three internal components for the
Z-Vibe and Z-Grabber - a heavy spring, a Vibe Battery, and a motor/spring assembly.
To assemble:
1. Put the motor into the handl
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Jaw Grading & Stability
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 16th Jun 2011
Jaw grading is the ability to visually judge how far you need to open your mouth to take a bite out of certain foods and to say certain speech sounds. For example, say "ooooo" versus "aaahh" - can
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