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    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

    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

    10 Most Common Things People Chew On & What to Use Instead(Post)

    At ARK, we love answering your recommendation questions across our social media, customer service email and phone, and in person for those who have visited us at our HQ in South Carolina! Over a quart

    Easy Oral Motor Exercises to Try - Today!(Post)

    Oral motor therapy works on the oral skills necessary for proper speech and feeding development.  These skills include: awareness, strength, coordination, movement, and endurance of the lips, cheeks,

    DIY "Birthday Cake" Fine Motor Activity(Post)

    The best therapy exercises are the ones where the child doesn't know it's an exercise, which is why every pediatric speech and occupational therapist's "bag of tricks" is mostly full of toys and ga

    Food Aversions & Spoon Feeding Issues(Post)

    Question:  Hi, I have a toddler who is almost 2 years old, have sensory processing disorder.  He also has feeding aversion. and super sensitive to texture & taste.  Some goals I am looking to ac

    Oral Motor Staples for Babies Who Have Down Syndrome(Post)

    Question:  Hello!  About 1 week ago my husband and I got a confirmed diagnosis of Down syndrome for our upcoming baby girl.  I want to help my little flower as much as possible and start as soon

    Chewing Harder Foods(Post)

    This informative guest blog post is courtesy of Lori Nachtigal-Rothschild, MS, CCC-SLP.   Question: What are the most important skills for chewing harder foods?  Answer: Tongue-jaw disassociatio

    26 Birthday-Themed Oral Motor and Feeding Activities(Post)

    ARK turns 26 this month!  In celebration, here are 26 fun oral motor and feeding activities, all built around things you'd find at a birthday party - candles, frosting, sprinkles, party blowers, cake

    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

    Thumb / Finger Sucking Alternatives(Post)

    Question:   My sensory child is more of a sucker than chewer.  She usually sucks on her thumb and fingers, but I am wanting to get her some other options for school and transitions.  She's 5.  What

    Sensory Diets for Adults: The Importance of Regulation for All Ages(Post)

    Why We Think Sensory = Kids When you hear the term “sensory diet” or even just “sensory,” most people think of kids. And it’s true. Kids often need more direct sensory support because they don’t yet h

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