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Aubrey's Oral Motor Journey
Posted by Guest Blogger Elizabeth from This Little Home of Mine on 17th Feb 2020
This wonderful guest blog comes to us from Elizabeth at This Little Home of Mine.
When our oldest daughter was almost five months old, we received confirmation that Down
Syndrome would be p
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Oral Motor Staples for Babies Who Have Down Syndrome
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th May 2017
Question: Hello! About 1 week ago my husband and I got a confirmed diagnosis of Down syndrome for our upcoming baby girl. I want to help my little flower as much as possible and s
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When Kids Think Feeding Utensils Are Food
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 13th Apr 2017
Question: I work with a child who has Down Syndrome. She is 16 months old. She presents with open mouth posture and tongue thrusting not during feeding. Mom purchased a Z-vibe and I saw your art
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Straw Drinking Prerequisite - Tongue & Jaw Dissociation
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 2nd Jun 2016
Question: I'm working with a client who has Down syndrome. She can't differentiate her tongue from her bottom lip when drinking from a straw. I've tried having her
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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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