Debbie's Blog
How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation
Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 10th Nov 2020
This special guest blog post on fidgeting comes to us from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski.
Fidgeting. It’s something that we all do without even thinking about it. Let’s take a trip
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Button Pull Lip Closure Activity
Posted by Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 26th Sep 2020
Lip closure - being able to create and maintain a seal with your lips - is a fundamental oral motor skill for successful speech and feeding development.
For feeding, it's how we do th
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How to Stop Chewing on Toys, Shirts, Pencils, Remotes, Etc.
7th Jul 2020
Do chewed up barbie hands or toy car tires sound familiar? Stretched out shirt collars? Is it hard to find a pencil or straw or bottle cap without bite marks on it?
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You're not alon
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety - 4 Easy Ways to Self-Regulate
Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 7th May 2020
A wonderful guest blog post from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski on ways to cope with stress and anxiety - perfect for all year round, but especially during these uncertain times with COVID-1
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Jaw Grading Oral Motor Exercises with ARK's Bite Blocks
Posted by Debbie Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 31st Mar 2020
I always love adding new tools to my oral motor toolbox, and the Bite Blocks are no exception. These handy oral motor tools come in two different versions, both of which can be used to work o
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