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The original version of the Z-Vibe had a single-ended design.  It came with one  Probe Tip.  You would turn the Z-Vibe on by twisting that Probe Tip into the handle.  And you would replace the battery from that end as well by untwisting the tip. We later came out with a newer version:  the end with the Probe Tip (the end that goes in the mouth) is now sealed …

I am caring for my friend who had a brain aneurysm and a stroke about a year ago. Her voice is there but it's very very low and I believe she does not breath deep enough.. Can you please advise on ways I can help her voice become strong again... Thank you! . I believe your friend would benefit from a team approach - I recommend discussing the low volume of her voice with a local physical th …

I'm looking for advice.  My nephew 5 years old, has Autism and cognitive delays.  He doesn't speak at all; he just makes noises like he is "singing" to himself (although not with any specific tune), cries when he doesn't get what he wants, and tugs at someone's clothes if he wants to go out or eat something. Very, very rarely, he could suddenly say "No" or "Bye Bye," but very inconsis …

Oral defensiveness falls into two main categories: HYPOsensitivity and HYPERsensitivity: . •  Individuals with hyposensitivities have low oral tone and very little awareness of what's going on inside their mouths.  This "oral numbness" so to speak can cause significant speech and feeding delays.  For example, the ability to create a food bolus is a critical oral motor skill n …