Debbie's Blog
Thumb / Finger Sucking Alternatives
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 7th Apr 2016
Question: My sensory child is more of a sucker than chewer. She usually sucks on her thumb and fingers, but I am wanting to get her some other options for school and tra
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Feeding Issues from Reflux
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 31st Mar 2016
Question: I’m seeking help for our son. The short story is that my son was born at 25 weeks and was in the nicu for 3.5 months and has overcome many things. When he left the nicu h
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Building a Therapy Lego Wall
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 31st Mar 2016
A lego wall is a very simple DIY project that packs a ton of therapeutic benefit. To assemble: simply attach a lego board to a wall. Mine is from at least 20 years ago so I don't
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Food Pocketing in the Lips, Cheeks, and/or Gums
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 27th Mar 2016
Question: My four year old daughter pockets food in her lower gums. Foods like pizza, chicken, egg whites, etc. (that do not melt like crackers or cookies). She will simply let it
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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
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