Debbie's Blog
Oral Motor Staples for Babies Who Have Down Syndrome
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th May 2017
Question: Hello! About 1 week ago my husband and I got a confirmed diagnosis of Down syndrome for our upcoming baby girl. I want to help my little flower as much as possible and s
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When Kids Think Feeding Utensils Are Food
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 13th Apr 2017
Question: I work with a child who has Down Syndrome. She is 16 months old. She presents with open mouth posture and tongue thrusting not during feeding. Mom purchased a Z-vibe and I saw your art
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Chewelry for Girls
5th Apr 2017
All of our chews are used by both boys and girls. They come in a
variety of shapes and colors for lots of different interests. But for anyone looking for traditionally "girly gi
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Feeding Therapy - Moving Beyond Food Prep
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 23rd Mar 2017
Question: I am working with a 7 year old girl in feeding therapy who is refusing to open her lips and just purses. She has been involved heavily in food preparation which she enjoys doing and s
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The Benefits of Embracing the Need to Chew
14th Mar 2017
Does chewing on shirt sleeves/collars sound familiar? Chewing on legos or pencils? Nail biting? When this happens, one’s gut instinct might be to say “Don’t chew on that.”
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