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Tongue Pop Oral Motor Exercises

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Sep 2013

Tongue pops are my faaaavorite oral motor exercise. They're a fun and easy way to work on tongue placement, oral tone, tongue elevation and control, plus tongue and jaw dissociation … read more

Oral Motor Exercises with the Z-Vibe

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 20th May 2013

What is oral motor therapy? Oral motor therapy works on the oral skills necessary for proper speech and feeding development. For example, try saying "la la la" right now, paying attention t … read more

Tips, Strategies, and Advice from ARK's very own Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP

The information contained in this blog is offered in good faith and represents only the author's current understanding of best therapeutic practices. Please keep in mind that the content presented here is not all-inclusive, and should not be considered a substitute for an in-person evaluation and treatment by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or another trained professional. Any ideas from this blog should be discussed with your child's treating professional(s) to ensure proper use.