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Debbie's Blog

Thumb Sucking Side Effects + Strategies to Help

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 1st Mar 2014

Question:  I have a client (5-years) who sucks her thumb.  She has a lisp and produces most of her consonants while protruding her tongue.  I perfectly understand that unless we resolve … read more

Tongue Lateralization and Protrusion

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 27th Sep 2011

Question:  Do you have a tool to increase tongue protrusion and tongue lateralization? We do!  ARK's  Oro-Navigator was specifically created to help individuals "get" the conce … read more

What to Look for in a Sippy Cup

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 23rd Sep 2011

As a speech therapist, I don't recommend sippy cups since many of them promote a tongue thrust and improper oral positioning, which can negatively affect a child's speech and feeding development. & … read more