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75+ Feeding Therapy Tips & Strategies(Post)
For any therapist seeking to specialize in feeding, the best piece of advice I could give you is to become a sponge. Take courses and workshops, read as many articles as you can, talk to and le
Chew Awards: Our “Most Likely To” Picks for Everyday Chewing(Post)School’s almost out - we can feel the summer sun, smell the fresh air, and almost hear yearbook committees everywhere assigning superlatives to their classmates. Our chew tools have been hard at work
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 speech
Tooth Grinding - Possible Causes & What You Can Do(Post)While many kids outgrow grinding their teeth, intervention may be necessary if they don't. Tooth grinding over a prolonged period (especially with permanent teeth) may put them at risk for worn-do
“Think Outside the Plate” Feeding Therapy Techniques(Post)Kids naturally like to discover and learn new things - that’s why they break things, take them apart, get into trouble, etc. - it’s all a part of the learning experience. But when it comes to fee
Teaching the Concept of Biting and Chewing(Post)For infants, learning how to bite and chew is a crucial stage of feeding development. At approximately 5-6 months of age, babies begin using their fingers and mouths for oral exploration using a bite
What Supporting Neurodivergent Brains Actually Looks Like(Post)As an Occupational Therapist, I often get the question "What are the best ways to support regulation for my Autistic, ADHD, or [insert neurodivergence here] child?" And I have to be honest. My reply i
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
Remixing Therapy: Why Changing Routines Can Be Helpful(Post)You know that patient who can do everything in therapy, but doesn’t generalize the skill at home? They request, imitate, take bites, tolerate new experiences and show you new skills, but then leave yo
Feeding Tips and Tricks for Cleft Babies and Preemies(Post)This wonderfully informative guest post comes from a dear family friend. We thank her for sharing her story and hope that others may benefit from her insightful advice. . My daughter Sarah w
My Child Won't Stop Chewing on Their Shirt - What's Going On?(Post)It's Not a Bad Habit - It's a Need If your child has ever come home from school with soaked collars or sleeves or holes in their shirts, you're not alone. Chewing on clothing is one of the most common
15 Made in the USA Autism Chew Toys(Post)Need to chew? You’ve come to the right place! We make lots of chew tool designs in a variety of different shapes, sizes, textures, and hardnesses to best meet a variety of sensory preferences.