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Favorite Spoons for Feeding Therapy(Post)
As a feeding therapist, I've seen my fair share of spoons. Below are the ones that I've found most useful over the years. Every spoon below is not only made in the USA, but also des ...
Improving a Weak Suck(Post)I am looking for suggestions for our 2-year-old son with epilepsy. He currently functions at a 6 month level. He can eat by mouth (only stage 2 or 3 baby foods), but lacks a suck. He can swallow ...
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 ...
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 ...
Using Gross Motor for Oral Motor - How Trunk Turning Exercises Can Improve Tongue Lateralization(Post)Tongue lateralization is the ability to move the tongue from side to side inside the mouth. It's an important skill for feeding therapy and development, as the tongue lateralizes in order to ...
Understanding Food/Oral Aversions and How to Help(Post)Mealtime should be one of the easier parts of the day. For some families, it's the hardest one. Maybe your child clamps their mouth shut the second the spoon comes near. Maybe they gag at the sight o ...
5 Fun, Playful Oral Motor Exercises for Kids(Post)Evidence tells us that engaging play in therapy yields better outcomes, and oral motor therapy should be no exception! My top priority in therapy is that my patients and I build trust while having pl ...
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 ...
Oral Sensory Stocking Stuffer Ideas(Post)The holiday season is here! Topping the list for festive oral sensory solutions are: .1. Reindeer Chewies. The most festive chew tool around, these reindeer have an easy-to-g ...
How to Help Kids Stay Regulated through the Holidays(Post)The holidays are often filled with excitement, tradition, and togetherness, but they can also feel overwhelming for kids. Extra noise, changes in routine, new places, and busy schedules can make it h ...
How to Teach Blowing(Post)All parents want their children to be able to blow out their birthday candles. While most children pick up this skill naturally, others need a little more help. Below is the process th ...
What Is Oral Motor Therapy?(Post)Oral motor therapy works on the physical skills of the mouth - the lips, tongue, jaw, and cheeks - that are needed for eating, drinking, and speech. That's really the core of it. Those four structure ...