Is Vibration Necessary for Oral Motor Therapy?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 28th 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?Great question! Sometimes just touching the lips, tongue, cheeks, etc. doesn't provide enough input. Vibration offers a new level of tactile awareness for individuals who need additional sens
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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 28th 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 to tolerate a lot of stimulation, while others may crave it. Either way, I always recommend introducing the
Z-Vibe slowly (at least until they are comfortable with it). Use it wit
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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 worn-down teeth, tooth sensitivity, jaw pain, headaches, etc. There is no one accepted reason as to why it happens, but there are several factors that may be contributing to the problem:
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How to Desensitize Gloves
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 26th Nov 2012
For some kids, gloves can be scary. The rubbery feel, the unfamiliar smell and taste, the strange look (where did your hands go?!), and the squishy sound they make - these are all possible triggers for a sensory overload.
I have some kids who absolutely won't allow me to go near them with gloves. So I just have to wash my hands thoroughly before and after therapy. And that's
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