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    How to Decrease Tongue Protrusion & Encourage Retraction(Post)

    Question: I have a 2 year old on my EI caseload, our program purchased a z-vibe kit for him. He is demonstrating some sensory aversion, drooling, and an open mouth posture with tongue protrusion. H

    SPD at the Dentist's Office(Post)

    Question:  Hi, I am a dental hygienist looking for ideas on treating patients with SPD in the dental setting.  Can you give me some suggestions?  Thank you! .  If the patient has sensory issues

    Oral Motor Skills & Dental Health in Children: They’re More Connected Than You Think(Post)

    As a speech-language pathologist, and the daughter of a dental hygienist, I grew up surrounded by conversations about teeth and oral health. Add in my own childhood experience with protruding teeth an

    Using Twizzlers as Spoons(Post)

    Feeding therapy tip: if a child won't eat with a spoon, use whatever he/she WILL accept. In this feeding session, for instance, the child's favorite spoon was at home and he didn't like any of the

    Fun, Edible Oral Motor Exercises for Kids(Post)

    Incorporating yummy treats into your oral motor therapy sessions is a great way to spark interest and increase attention.  As long as there are no food allergies, the following goodies will sweeten

    Meet the Z-Vibe® Plus(Post)

    If you've spent time in an oral motor or feeding session, there's a good chance you already know the Z-Vibe. For more than twenty years it's been the vibrating oral motor tool therapists reach for an

    Oral Sensitivities and Low Tone in Children with Down Syndrome(Post)

    Question:  I have a 12 day old infant with diagnosed Down Syndrome. She has moderate tongue protrusion. A friend suggested your products.  I was wondering which ones you recommend and any suggestions

    Oral Motor Exercises with the Z-Vibe(Post)

    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 to what you

    G-Tube Advice(Post)

    Question:  I am a mother to a baby who is 6.5 months old, corrected age.  He was born at 29 weeks gestational age.  Because of being on a high level of O2 support for a long period of time, being i

    What to Do When Kids Are Afraid of Cups/Straws(Post)

    Question:  I have a 2 and a half year old boy. He stopped eating and drinking just before he turned 2. He has an NG tube through his nose for 6 months so far. He started eating solid foods with gre

    Feeding Therapy Advice for Happy Eating(Post)

    We asked several feeding therapists:  If there was one piece of advice that you'd like to share with families who are in pediatric feeding therapy, what would it be?  Below are their thoughtful a

    Learn about the Z-Vibe with Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski(Post)

    Are you interested in learning more about the  Z-Vibe?  You've come to the right place!  Below is the video and transcript from a live webinar we hosted featuring Occupational Therapist Katie Z