Debbie's Blog
Practicing a Rhythmic Chewing Pattern
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 11th May 2015
Rhythmic chewing is one component of a
mature chewing pattern. There's a tempo to the way we chew - it's not sporadic; we don't chew fast then slow then fast agai
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Using Twizzlers as Spoons
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 18th Dec 2014
Feeding therapy tip: if a child won't eat with a spoon, use whatever he/she WILL accept. In this feeding session, for instance, the child's favorite spoon was at home and he didn't like any of the
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Food Refusal - Is It Oral Motor or Sensory Related?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Nov 2014
Having a child with feeding issues is one of the hardest problems to handle both for therapists and parents, and it's stressful for the child as well. Our lives often revolve around food! &nb
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How to Develop a Rotary Chewing Pattern
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 3rd Jun 2014
I recently completed a Clinical Swallow Evaluation and today a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study of a 10 yr old boy's swallow (both revealed a safe swallow that is within normal limits) and observed
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Favorite Spoons for Feeding Therapy
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Apr 2014
As a feeding therapist, I've seen my fair share of spoons. Below are the ones that I've found most useful over the years.
Every spoon below is not only made in the USA, but also
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