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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 tr ...
Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths?(Post)At about 5-6 months of age, almost anything within reach makes a beeline straight to the mouth - keys, toys, their feet, etc. This oral exploration has several developmental benefits/reasons: .
“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 fe ...
Sensory Benefits of Heavy Work Activities(Post)Heavy work activities are any type of action that pushes or pulls against the body. This could be tension created by something pushing/pulling against your body (like swimming where&nbs ...
Feeding Issues from Reflux(Post)Question: I’m seeking help for our son. The short story is that my son was born at 25 weeks and was in the nicu for 3.5 months and has overcome many things. When he left the nicu ...
What to Do When Kids Are Afraid of Cups/Straws(Post)Question: I have a 2 and a half year old boy. He stopped eating and drinking just before he turned 2. He has an NG tube through his nose for 6 months so far. He started eating solid foods wi ...
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 w ...
Improving Jaw Strength & Stability(Post)The tongue is connected to the jaw, so wherever the jaw goes, the tongue follows. Speech sounds are properly articulated when the jaw and tongue are at midline and symmetrical. So if the jaw and ...
Back to School Sensory Strategies(Post)Back to school can be a very stressful time for any child as they adapt to new surroundings, new friends, new teachers, new classes, etc. You may see their sensory needs increase during this ti ...
Sensory Tools for a Calmer Classroom(Post)Do bite mark indentations on every pencil sound familiar? Fingernails that are bitten down and potentially bleeding? Sleeves or shirt collars with holes in them? This is very common! Why? There could ...
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 ...
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 ...