75+ Feeding Therapy Tips & Strategies
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 15th Jun 2016
For any therapist seeking to specialize in feeding, the best piece of advice I could give you is to become a sponge. Take courses and workshops, read as many
articles as you can, talk to and learn from your colleagues, join special interest groups on Facebook and ASHA etc., follow blogs, observe other therapy sessions, and don’t forget - learn from the children you treat as well.
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SPD at the Dentist's Office
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 9th Jun 2016
Question: Hi, I am a dental hygienist looking for ideas on treating patients with SPD in the dental setting. Can you give me some suggestions? Thank you!
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If the patient has sensory issues in the mouth, then they may require a lot of desensitizing before they could even go to a dentist and/or tolerate anything in their mouth. This oral sensitivity is
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Do Chew Tools Increase the Need to Chew?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 20th May 2016
Question: My son has ADHD and Anxiety, he spends a lot of time chewing/sucking on clothes, plastic, and other non- edible items. Would your chewies encourage this sensory seeking behavior or will it help him to eventually not need to mouth everything? My son is 7 years old. Thank you!
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Great question. Although each child is different, having a
chew
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An Alternative for Fidgeters Who Like to Pick
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 21st Apr 2016
Question: My son has Asperger Syndrome and severe ADHD. He has a picking problem and will pick his nails, credit cards, scabs etc. I am looking for something he can wear on his wrist he can fidget with instead. Do you have any recommendations of your products? Thank you in advance.
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It sounds like our
Brick Bracelet would be a perfect fit for that.
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