Debbie's Blog
Tongue Lateralization and Protrusion
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 26th Sep 2011
Question: Do you have a tool to increase tongue protrusion and tongue lateralization?
We do! ARK's
Oro-Navigator was specifically created to help individuals "get" the conce
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What to Look for in a Sippy Cup
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Sep 2011
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. &
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Feeding Tips and Tricks for Cleft Babies and Preemies
25th Aug 2011
This wonderfully informative guest post comes from a dear family friend. We thank her for sharing her story and hope that others may benefit from her insightful advice.
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My daughter Sa
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10 Tips to Accepting Different Food Textures
16th Aug 2011
1. Change the individual's toothpaste. It can be a change in flavor or a change in brand. A different brand may have a different texture, one that is perhaps a little more gritty.
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What is the difference between the Z-Vibe, DnZ-Vibe, and Z-Grabber?
15th Aug 2011
The original version of the Z-Vibe had a single-ended design. It came with one
Probe Tip. You would turn the Z-Vibe on by twisting that Probe Tip into the handle. And
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