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How to Stop Chewing on Toys, Shirts, Pencils, Remotes, Etc.(Post)
Do chewed up barbie hands or toy car tires sound familiar? Stretched out shirt collars? Is it hard to find a pencil or straw or bottle cap without bite marks on it? . You're not alone! Chewin
How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation(Post)This special guest blog post on fidgeting comes to us from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski. Fidgeting. It’s something that we all do without even thinking about it. Let’s take a trip down
An Overwhelming Need to Chew(Post)Question: Hi Debbie - I work at a school for children who have special needs. I serve a lot of students (many tube-fed) who really crave oral stimulation to the point that it is difficult to g
Lip Closure & Rounding Exercises(Post)Lip closure (also known as lip seal) is the ability to close one's lips around a spoon, straw, cup, etc. It's also important in order to say certain speech sounds, such as /p/b/m/, and it's a fact
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
Calming a High Energy Sensory Seeker(Post)Question: We are currently working with my son on his out of control behavior mostly at school, but also at home. I've noticed he likes to run his hands over my arms, or through my hair. He'll
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
“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
Drooling - How to Target & Address the Causes(Post)Drooling is a normal process during infancy and toddler stages, as tooth eruption causes increased saliva production. This excess saliva can be difficult for the baby/toddler to manage, and so it
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
What Is a Sensory Diet?(Post)This introduction to sensory diets is courtesy of Kristen Cooper, MS, OTR/L aka OT Mamacita. The term “sensory diet” has become more popular in recent years, but the understanding of what it is
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
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