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How to Develop a Rotary Chewing Pattern(Post)
I recently completed a Clinical Swallow Evaluation and today a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study of a 10 yr old boy's swallow (both revealed a safe swallow that is within normal limits) and observed
How to Decrease Tongue Protrusion & Encourage Retraction(Post)Question: I have a 2 year old on my EI caseload, our program purchased a z-vibe kit for him. He is demonstrating some sensory aversion, drooling, and an open mouth posture with tongue protrusion. H
Pre-Feeding Oral Motor Exercises with SLP Angeliki Xygka(Post)Are you interested in learning more about feeding therapy skills? You've come to the right place! Below is the video and transcript from a live webinar we hosted featuring Speech Language Path
Oral Defensiveness & Aversions(Post)Oral defensiveness falls into two main categories: HYPOsensitivity and HYPERsensitivity: . • Individuals with hyposensitivities have low oral tone and very little awareness of what's going on
Gum Massage for Oral Stimulation(Post)Gum massage is a simple yet effective way to provide oral stimulation to a large surface area within the mouth. This tactile input can: • help decrease oral aversions for hypersensitive indi
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
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,
How to Practice Vowels & Jaw Heights(Post)Question: Can the bite blocks on the back of the animal tips be used to practice vowels? I usually use the bite blocks on the back of the Animal Tips as a jaw grading exercise for feeding purposes
10 Tips to Accepting Different Food Textures(Post)1. Change the individual's toothpaste. It can be a change in flavor or a change in brand. A different brand may have a different texture, one that is perhaps a little more gritty. Also, changin
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?(Post)Below is the video and transcript from a live webinar we hosted featuring Speech Language Pathologist and Orofacial Myologist Anna Housman. In this webinar, Anna will be providing a quick defi
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
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