Debbie's Blog
The Right and Wrong Way to Spoon Feed
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Nov 2015
Did you know that there is a right and wrong way to spoon feed? The wrong spoon feeding procedure involves lifting your hand upward as you remove the spoon from the child’s mouth. This
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“Think Outside the Plate” Feeding Therapy Techniques
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 15th Nov 2015
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
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Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 7th Oct 2015
At about 5-6 months of age, almost anything within reach makes a beeline straight to the mouth - keys, toys, their feet, etc. This oral exploration has several developmental benefits/reasons:
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The Importance of Supporting Children Who Have Eating Problems
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 15th Sep 2015
Hello, I am the mother of an almost 12 year old daughter. It has been a struggle ever since she moved from baby food to regular foods to get her to eat fruits or vegetables. Thankf
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Training the Oral Musculature with Lip Bloks
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 5th Sep 2015
Question: Hi! I have a 2 year old patient (12-14 month old skill level) who has significant tongue protrusion when attempting to drink out of a cup - this is not noted during any other
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