Why Does My Older Child Chew on Everything?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 29th Nov 2015
Question: My 9 year old chews on everything... erasers, foam rubber, shirt collars. He has always had an oral fixation since he was a toddler, putting toys in his mouth and chewing on everything in sight. Is this something more than typical childhood behavior? I've read on some discussion boards that your "Grabbers" are often used by other kids with the same
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“Think Outside the Plate” Feeding Therapy Techniques
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 15th Nov 2015
Kids naturally like to discover and learn new things - that’s why they break things, take them apart, get into trouble, etc. - it’s all a part of the learning experience.
But when it comes to feeding/eating, sometimes kids get stuck. For
one reason or another they stop trying new foods and exploring different textures. When this happens, one of the best things I can recommend i
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Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 7th Oct 2015
At about 5-6 months of age, almost anything within reach makes a beeline straight to the mouth - keys, toys, their feet, etc. This oral exploration has several developmental benefits/reasons:
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• It’s how babies first learn about the world around them. They’re utilizing all of their senses to experience new things, which includes the sense of taste.
• It provides a “work
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Back to School Sensory Strategies
26th Aug 2015
Back to school can be a very stressful time for any child as they adapt to new surroundings, new friends, new teachers, new classes, etc. You may see their sensory needs increase during this time. For instance, the child may be very fidgety in class, may act out more, may start chewing on things or their chewing may increase, etc. Luckily, though, giving children the appropr
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