ARK's Blog

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 …

I can't stress enough the importance of homework exercises.  With consistent practice, children progress through their speech/feeding goals noticeably if not significantly faster.  For example, I recently saw a child with an L distortion in a private school. She was four-years-old, and I knew the parents were very conscientious about her development.  After providing a tactile cu …

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 …

I'm looking for advice.  My nephew 5 years old, has Autism and cognitive delays.  He doesn't speak at all; he just makes noises like he is "singing" to himself (although not with any specific tune), cries when he doesn't get what he wants, and tugs at someone's clothes if he wants to go out or eat something. Very, very rarely, he could suddenly say "No" or "Bye Bye," but very inconsis …