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Debbie's Blog

Using Twizzlers as Spoons

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 19th Dec 2014

Feeding therapy tip: if a child won't eat with a spoon, use whatever he/she WILL accept. In this feeding session, for instance, the child's favorite spoon was at home and he didn't like any of the … read more

Food Refusal - Is It Oral Motor or Sensory Related?

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Nov 2014

Having a child with feeding issues is one of the hardest problems to handle both for therapists and parents, and it's stressful for the child as well.  Our lives often revolve around food! &nb … read more

How to Develop a Rotary Chewing Pattern

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 4th Jun 2014

I recently completed a Clinical Swallow Evaluation and today a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study of a 10 yr old boy's swallow (both revealed a safe swallow that is within normal limits) and observed … read more

Favorite Spoons for Feeding Therapy

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Apr 2014

As a feeding therapist, I've seen my fair share of spoons.  Below are the ones that I've found most useful over the years.   Every spoon below is not only made in the USA, but also … read more

What to Do When Kids Are Afraid of Cups/Straws

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 25th Mar 2014

Question:  I have a 2 and a half year old boy. He stopped eating and drinking just before he turned 2. He has an NG tube through his nose for 6 months so far. He started eating solid foods wit … read more