How to Decrease Tongue Protrusion & Encourage Retraction
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 17th Oct 2014
Question: I have a 2 year old on my EI caseload, our program purchased a z-vibe kit for him. He is demonstrating some sensory aversion, drooling, and an open mouth posture with tongue protrusion. His tongue protrusion is beginning to affect production of his speech sounds. Are there any specific exercises I can have him do to decrease tongue protrusion? Thank you so much for you
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5 Reasons Why Playing with Food Can Lead to Trying New Foods
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 30th Jan 2014
We've all heard the popular "Don't play with your food!" mantra. But contrary to popular belief, playing with food is actually a wonderful way for kids to learn about and discover new foods. Why?
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1. Trying a new food can be stressful, particularly for kids with sensory issues and/or food aversions. If you introduce a new food through play, you're removing the pressure/anxi
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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 suggestions you might have? Thank you for your help with this!
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Dear New Mom, although each child is different, there are several goals that I usually work on:
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ORAL SENSITI
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DIY Sensory Textured Mats & Stepping Stones for Feet Sensitivities
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 23rd 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 the mouth. Sometimes it's global, in which case you may need to start normalizing sensitivities outside of the mouth first, gradually working towards texture acceptance in the mouth.
When one o
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