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Debbie's Blog

Thumb Sucking Side Effects + Strategies to Help

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 28th Feb 2014

Question:  I have a client (5-years) who sucks her thumb.  She has a lisp and produces most of her consonants while protruding her tongue.  I perfectly understand that unless we resolve … read more

Fun, Edible Oral Motor Exercises for Kids

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 16th Oct 2013

Incorporating yummy treats into your oral motor therapy sessions is a great way to spark interest and increase attention.  As long as there are no food allergies, the following goodies will sw … read more

Tongue Pop Oral Motor Exercises

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Sep 2013

Tongue pops are my faaaavorite oral motor exercise.  They're a fun and easy way to work on tongue placement, oral tone, tongue tip elevation and control, plus tongue and jaw dissocia … read more