Debbie's Blog
Teaching the Concept of Biting and Chewing
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Feb 2012
For infants, learning how to bite and chew is a crucial stage of feeding development. At approximately 5-6 months of age, babies begin using their fingers and mouths for oral exploration usin
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10 Tips to Accepting Different Food Textures
16th Aug 2011
1. Change the individual's toothpaste. It can be a change in flavor or a change in brand. A different brand may have a different texture, one that is perhaps a little more gritty.
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Biting when happy + "R" problems
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 7th 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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Finger/Knuckle Biting & Chewing on Non-Food Items
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Jun 2011
Question: My son chews on his fingers so much! He has chewed right through the first layer of his skin on his index finger and thumb. Would Grabbers be good as an alternative for him t
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