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“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 ...
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 ...
Practicing a Rhythmic Chewing Pattern(Post)Rhythmic chewing is one component of a mature chewing pattern. There's a tempo to the way we chew - it's not sporadic; we don't chew fast then slow then fast again. &n ...
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 ...
Fun, Edible Oral Motor Exercises for Kids(Post)Incorporating yummy treats into your oral motor therapy sessions is a great way to spark interest and increase attention. As long as there are no food allergies, the following goodies will s ...
Tips for Toothbrushing with Oral Defensiveness(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 in ...
Self-Regulation Strategies with OT Katie Zelinski(Post)In this webinar, Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski, MS, OTR/L provides a background on self-regulation, co-regulation, and her favorite tips and tools for keeping the sensory system ...
What Is Chewelry?(Post)Chewelry is jewelry that's chewable (chew + jewelry = “chewelry”). If you crave chewing on non-food items for any reason, chewable necklaces and bracelets are a way to saf ...
What to Look for in a Sippy Cup(Post)As a speech therapist, I don't recommend sippy cups since many of them promote a tongue thrust and improper oral positioning, which can negatively affect a child's speech and feeding development.
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 ...
Does the Grabber Work on Different Skills than the Y-Chew?(Post)Skill-wise, what would a child gain from using a Baby Grabber vs. a Grabber vs. a Y-Chew? In other words, does the Baby Grabber work on different skills than the Grabber? Does the ...
How Long Should You Use the Z-Vibe During a Single Session?(Post)What is the frequency and duration of use that you recommend for vibration during therapy? This will vary according to each person's sensory preferences. Some individuals may not be able ...