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Oral Sensitivities and Low Tone in Children with Down Syndrome
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 11th Dec 2013
Question: I have a 12 day old infant with diagnosed Down Syndrome. She has moderate tongue protrusion. A friend suggested your products. I was wondering which ones you recommend and any su
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DIY Sensory Textured Mats & Stepping Stones for Feet Sensitivities
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 24th Oct 2013
We often talk about
oral sensitivities and how that can lead to texture aversions, drooling problems, mouth stuffing, and more. But sensory tactile defensiveness isn't always isolated in t
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Not Chewing Soft Foods?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 14th Aug 2013
Question: My 2.5 year old daughter has down syndrome. She has had feeding issues since birth and we are trying to work with her on chewing. She will bite and chew crackers and other hard food
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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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Oral Defensiveness & Aversions
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 2nd Aug 2011
Oral defensiveness falls into two main categories: HYPOsensitivity and HYPERsensitivity:
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• Individuals with hyposensitivities have low oral tone and very little awareness of what's goin
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