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10 Tips for Kids Who Need to Chew - An Oral Sensory Diet

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 11th Apr 2016

Have you ever craved crunchy foods? Or chewed gum? Ever chewed on your pen caps while concentrating or bit your fingernails when nervous? We all have oral sensory habits to s … read more

Sensory Benefits of Heavy Work Activities

14th Dec 2015

Heavy work activities are any type of action that pushes or pulls against the body. This could be tension created by something pushing/pulling against your body (like swimming where … 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.