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Finger Feeding Tips for Toddlers(Post)
Finger feeding is a very important step towards 1. feeding independence and 2. setting the stage for healthy eating habits. Finger feeding typically starts at about 8-10 months, bu ...
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 ...
10 Tips for Pleasing Picky Eaters(Post)OFFER A VARIETY Kids are naturally curious, so try offering them a variety of different foods to explore. Put a different bite-sized snack in each compartment of an ice-cube tray ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tips for Easier and More Effective Therapy Homework(Post)I can't stress enough the importance of homework exercises. With consistent practice, children progress through their speech/feeding goals noticeably if not significantly faster. For e ...
Drooling - Getting to the Root of the Problem(Post)Question: I was looking at some of the tools and videos on your site. I have a 9 year old daughter with low tone in her face and some periodic drooling. I have taken her to vario ...
Jaw Grading & Stability(Post)Jaw grading is the ability to visually judge how far you need to open your mouth to take a bite out of certain foods and to say certain speech sounds. For example, say "ooooo" versus "aaahh" - can yo ...
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 ...
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 ...
Needing to Chew + Drooling(Post)So my 8, almost 9 year old son loves your chewelry, especially your textured brick chewie. But what I'm finding lately is that it makes him drool like crazy!! He always drooled some be ...
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 ...