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Debbie's Blog

Brain Health Tips

15th Mar 2012

The brain is still developing well into young adulthood.  What we do now will affect the health of our brain in the years to come.  Take a look at these tips to ensure your brain has what … read more

Drooling - How to Target & Address the Causes

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 29th Feb 2012

Drooling is a normal process during infancy and toddler stages, as tooth eruption causes increased saliva production.  This excess saliva can be difficult for the baby/toddler to manage, and s … read more

Teaching the Concept of Biting and Chewing

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Feb 2012

For infants, learning how to bite and chew is a crucial stage of feeding development.  At approximately 5-6 months of age, babies begin using their fingers and mouths for oral exploration usin … read more

Gum Massage for Oral Stimulation

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 6th Jan 2012

Gum massage is a simple yet effective way to provide oral stimulation to a large surface area within the mouth.  This tactile input can: •  help decrease oral aversions for hypersens … read more

G-Tube Advice

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 29th Dec 2011

Question:  I am a mother to a baby who is 6.5 months old, corrected age.  He was born at 29 weeks gestational age.  Because of being on a high level of O2 support for a long period o … read more