Debbie's Blog
How to Desensitize Gloves
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 27th 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 tr
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Consecutive Bites of Food
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 26th Sep 2012
Question: I am working with a 2-year-old with CP. I cannot get him to take consecutive bites of food. He takes one bite and lets it sit in his mouth until it dissolves, then swall
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Gum Massage for Oral Stimulation
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 6th Jan 2012
Gum massage is a simple yet effective way to provide oral stimulation to a large surface area within the mouth. This tactile input can:
• help
decrease oral aversions for hypersens
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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
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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. &
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