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    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

    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

    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

    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

    When Kids Think Feeding Utensils Are Food(Post)

    Question: I work with a child who has Down Syndrome. She is 16 months old. She presents with open mouth posture and tongue thrusting not during feeding. Mom purchased a Z-vibe and I saw your arti

    How to Practice Vowels & Jaw Heights(Post)

    Question:  Can the bite blocks on the back of the animal tips be used to practice vowels?  I usually use the bite blocks on the back of the Animal Tips as a jaw grading exercise for feeding purposes

    Thumb Sucking Side Effects + Strategies to Help(Post)

    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 the thumb suck