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Oral Sensitivities and Low Tone in Children with Down Syndrome
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 11th Dec 2013
Question: I have a 12 day old infant with diagnosed Down Syndrome. She has moderate tongue protrusion. A friend suggested your products. I was wondering which ones you recommend and any su
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DIY Sensory Textured Mats & Stepping Stones for Feet Sensitivities
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 23rd Oct 2013
We often talk about
oral sensitivities and how that can lead to texture aversions, drooling problems, mouth stuffing, and more. But sensory tactile defensiveness isn't always isolated in t
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Fun, Edible Oral Motor Exercises for Kids
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 16th Oct 2013
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 sw
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DIY Weighted Snake for Calming Deep Pressure
6th Oct 2013
Courtesy of creative mom
Ashley on Instagram, this do-it-yourself weighted snake is an easy and fun way to calm sensory seekers through deep pressure. Much like vestibular movement, oral m
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Tongue Pop Oral Motor Exercises
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Sep 2013
Tongue pops are my faaaavorite oral motor exercise. They're a fun and easy way to work on tongue placement, oral tone, tongue tip elevation and control, plus tongue and jaw dissocia
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