Debbie's Blog
Visualizing /sh/ as a Continuant in Speech Therapy
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 30th Apr 2014
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This young man has conquered /ch/ both alone and in sentences. Since he can say /ch/, /sh/ is a breeze from here. So I had him say /ch/ in isolation, and then just prolong it.
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Favorite Spoons for Feeding Therapy
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Apr 2014
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
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How to "Turn Your Voice on" - Teaching the Difference between Voiced & Unvoiced Phonemes
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 13th Apr 2014
Speech therapists have a variety of classifications / categories for speech sounds. One such category is voiced versus unvoiced phonemes. Voiced phonemes are sounds made when the vocal
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What to Do When Kids Are Afraid of Cups/Straws
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 24th Mar 2014
Question: I have a 2 and a half year old boy. He stopped eating and drinking just before he turned 2. He has an NG tube through his nose for 6 months so far. He started eating solid foods wit
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How Stacking / Nesting Toys Can Develop Early Language and Fine Motor Skills
18th Mar 2014
Stacking toys - Oh how I love thee! Let me count (and stack) the ways. Don't be deceived - these seemingly simple toys pack a big punch when it comes to early learning development.&nb
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