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The Importance of Supporting Children Who Have Eating Problems(Post)
Hello, I am the mother of an almost 12 year old daughter. It has been a struggle ever since she moved from baby food to regular foods to get her to eat fruits or vegetables. Thank ...
Embrace the Mess: How Messy Mealtimes Support Normal Feeding Development(Post)This wonderful guest post comes to us from Ashley Thurn, MS, OTR/L. As a mom of two kids under the age of five, I know first-hand how mess making during mealtime can really drive a type-A mama ...
Beefing Up Muscle Memory with the Tran-Quill Vibrating Pencil(Post)This fantastic guest post comes to us from Jenn Choi. . One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is that I have the privilege of trying out new gadgets that help kids in school. We ...
Goodbye Sippy Cups, Hello Straw Cup!(Post)Learning to drink from a straw is a developmental milestone that can support a child's oral motor skills, providing key benefits for feeding, swallowing, and even the muscles that help produce speec ...
How to Help Little Ones with Big Feelings(Post)This helpful guest blog comes to us from Molly Dresner, MS, CCC-SLP. Let’s talk about our little friends with big feelings. These powerful feelings are a natural phenomenon for toddlers.
Navigating Sensory Sensitivities at the Dentist(Post)Living with a child with autism means that you get used to making compromises or, just downright giving up on things all together - because for most situations, nothing matters as much as their menta ...
10 Essential Tips for Skilled Oral Motor Therapy: Expert Considerations(Post)Oral motor intervention can be a valuable tool in speech and feeding therapy, but it requires a skilled, systematic approach to support proper orofacial function and development. If you are interest ...