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Is Vibration Necessary for Oral Motor Therapy?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 29th Mar 2013
Question: Could you please tell me what purpose vibration serves when working on oral motor tasks, as well as whether or not it is a required element for children to make oral motor gains?Gre
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How Long Should You Use the Z-Vibe During a Single Session?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 29th Mar 2013
What is the frequency and duration of use that you recommend for vibration during therapy?
This will vary according to each person's sensory preferences. Some individuals may not be able
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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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An Overview of the Z-Vibe Tips
27th Nov 2012
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Z-Vibe and Z-Grabber offer a vast range of possibilities for tactile learning and oral sensory motor stimulation. Lots of different optional tip attachments are available for these t
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Transitioning from Bottle to Cup/Straw Drinking
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 8th Nov 2012
Question: I am an OT and a new mom to my 6-month-old daughter. We have just started introducing solid foods, but she drinks from only a bottle. I was wondering if you had any tips for transit
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