Debbie's Blog
Needing to Chew + Drooling
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Sep 2016
So my 8, almost 9 year old son loves your chewelry, especially your textured brick chewie. But what I'm finding lately is that it makes him drool like crazy!! He always drooled some bef
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Tooth Grinding - Possible Causes & What You Can Do
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Jan 2013
While many kids outgrow grinding their teeth, intervention may be necessary if they don't. Tooth grinding over a prolonged period (especially with permanent teeth) may put them at risk for wo
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Mouth Stuffing & Food Pocketing
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 21st Nov 2012
Question: How can I keep my son from stuffing his mouth with food, not properly chewing, then getting choked when he swallows? He is 5 years old and Autistic. Do you have any idea
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Tips for Toothbrushing with Oral Defensiveness
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 25th Oct 2012
Oral defensiveness falls into two main categories: HYPOsensitivity and HYPERsensitivity. Individuals with hyposensitivities have low oral tone and very little awareness of what's going on ins
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Gum Massage for Oral Stimulation
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 6th Jan 2012
Gum massage is a simple yet effective way to provide oral stimulation to a large surface area within the mouth. This tactile input can:
• help
decrease oral aversions for hypersens
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