Debbie's Blog
What Is a Sensory Diet?
Posted by Guest Blogger Kristen Cooper, MS, OTR/L on 12th Aug 2019
This introduction to sensory diets is courtesy of Kristen Cooper, MS, OTR/L aka OT Mamacita.
The term “sensory diet” has become more popular in recent years, but the understanding of what it i
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Embrace the Mess: How Messy Mealtimes Support Normal Feeding Development
Posted by Guest Blogger Ashley Thurn, MS, OTR/L on 5th Aug 2019
This wonderful guest post comes to us from Ashley Thurn, MS, OTR/L.
As a mom of two kids under the age of five, I know first-hand how mess making during mealtime can really drive a type-A mama li
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Chewing Harder Foods
Posted by Guest Blogger Lori Nachtigal-Rothschild, MS, CCC-SLP on 30th Jul 2019
This informative guest blog post is courtesy of Lori Nachtigal-Rothschild, MS, CCC-SLP.
Question: What are the most important skills for chewing harder foods? Answer: Ton
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He’s Not Behind, Behind Who?
Posted by Guest Blogger Heather Loreen Kava on 23rd Jul 2019
This moving guest blog comes to us from Heather Loreen Kava.
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My large knees jutted out and my bottom barely fit onto the toddler chair. I tried to blend and hoped the little l
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Beefing Up Muscle Memory with the Tran-Quill Vibrating Pencil
Posted by Guest Blogger Jenn Choi on 10th Jun 2019
This fantastic guest post comes to us from Jenn Choi. .
One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is that I have the privilege of trying out new gadgets that help kids in school. We c
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