Debbie's Blog

My child / student is biting other kids - what can I do?

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Dec 2016

Kids biting is not uncommon. Think of biting as a way of communicating. Infants and young children don't yet have the expressive language skills to “tell" an adult or another child that they are … read more

Biting when happy + "R" problems

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 6th Jul 2011

My daughter recently turned 2 and has developed a biting problem. This is a new behavior, and so far she only bites when she's happy and playing with us. It doesn't seem to be linked to … read more

Finger/Knuckle Biting & Chewing on Non-Food Items

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Jun 2011

Question: My son chews on his fingers so much! He has chewed right through the first layer of his skin on his index finger and thumb. Would Grabbers be good as an alternative for him t … read more

Tips, Strategies, and Advice from ARK's very own Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP

The information contained in this blog is offered in good faith and represents only the author's current understanding of best therapeutic practices. Please keep in mind that the content presented here is not all-inclusive, and should not be considered a substitute for an in-person evaluation and treatment by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or another trained professional. Any ideas from this blog should be discussed with your child's treating professional(s) to ensure proper use.