Oral Motor Lip Exercises with the Y Tips
Posted by Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 28th Dec 2021
Y Tips are a great addition to any oral motor tool bag! These tip attachments for the Z-Vibe are most often used for working on jaw grading and stability exercises. But the unique Y shape makes them great for lip closure exercises as well.
What is lip closure? Just like its namesake, lip closure is the ability to close one's lips to create a seal around a spoon, around a
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Tough Chews for Tough Chewers
7th Jun 2021
Question: Hello, I am writing to get your opinion on the next product to order if my clients can chew through the toughest grade of chews. I appreciate your time and help and look forward to your feedback.
It sounds like you're on the right track in getting the toughest (XXT - "Xtra Xtra Tough") level. Although no chew tool is indestructible, XXT is pretty t
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An SLP's 5 Favorite Z-Vibe Tips for Speech Therapy
1st Jun 2021
There are over 35 different tip attachments for the Z-Vibe - a lot! Options are great, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming knowing where to start. Check out the video below for Angeliki Xygka's recommendations on her favorite "must-have" tip attachments to start with.
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Video Transcription:
Hello! Today I will show you the 5 must-have Z-Vibe tools for
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How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation
Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 10th Nov 2020
This special guest blog post on fidgeting comes to us from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski.
Fidgeting. It’s something that we all do without even thinking about it. Let’s take a trip down memory lane:
You were in school and had to give a presentation to your class. Even though you knew all the information, you hate public speaking and were feeling nervous and stressed. Did
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