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    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

    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

    10 Fine Motor Exercises with Putty & Play Dough(Post)

    Putty, play dough, and other hand manipulatives are classic occupational therapy tools for fine motor work and sensory play.  Not only are they fun, but they can also be used to work on a whole hos

    Finger Feeding Tips for Toddlers(Post)

    Finger feeding is a very important step towards 1. feeding independence and 2. setting the stage for healthy eating habits.  Finger feeding typically starts at about 8-10 months, but of course ther

    What Is Oral Motor Therapy?(Post)

    Oral motor therapy works on the physical skills of the mouth - the lips, tongue, jaw, and cheeks - that are needed for eating, drinking, and speech. That's really the core of it. Those four structures

    Learn How Oral Motor Whistles Can Support Your Child's Development(Post)

    Hey there, parents and caregivers! If you're looking for a simple tool that can make a big difference in your child's development, let us introduce you to the  ARK Flute Whistle. This little tool

    Training the Oral Musculature with Lip Bloks(Post)

    Question:  Hi!  I have a 2 year old patient (12-14 month old skill level) who has significant tongue protrusion when attempting to drink out of a cup - this is not noted during any other feeding ac

    Writing with Vibration to Wake Up the Hand Muscles(Post)

    This informative guest blog comes to us occupational therapist Katie Zelinski from The Well Balanced OT. As a pediatric Occupational Therapist I am always looking to add items to my “tool-bag” t

    Oral Sensory Exercises for Toddlers & Young Children(Post)

    Question:  I ordered a Z-Vibe starter kit.  Are there any videos on how to use the different tools?  Specifically I have a young client in mind, she is 10 months old. . . Great question.  The  Z

    How to Teach Blowing(Post)

    All parents want their children to be able to blow out their birthday candles.  While most children pick up this skill naturally, others need a little more help.  Below is the process that I have u

    Understanding Food/Oral Aversions and How to Help(Post)

    Mealtime should be one of the easier parts of the day. For some families, it's the hardest one. Maybe your child clamps their mouth shut the second the spoon comes near. Maybe they gag at the sight of