Debbie's Blog
What Do I Look for in an Oral Motor / Feeding Assessment?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 15th Jun 2018
What do I look for when I’m doing an oral motor / feeding assessment? It's never a cookie-cutter check list. It
always depends on the individual and their skills and goals and
… read more
26 Uses for the Z-Vibe from A to Z
3rd Jun 2018
A little ARK Trivia: How did we come up with the name for the
Z-Vibe? Is it:
A. Because Debbie’s maiden name starts with Z
B. Because the Z-Vibe does everything fro
… read more
Oral Sensory Exercises for Toddlers & Young Children
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 14th May 2018
Question: I ordered a Z-Vibe starter kit. Are there any videos on how to use the different tools? Specifically I have a young client in mind, she is 10 months old.
.
.
… read more
In the Spotlight: ARK's Probe
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 30th Apr 2018
ARK’s Probe was the very first product my husband and I created together. 18 years later, it’s still one of our favorite products to make!.
.
I use it to provide tactile cues to the articulat
… read more
An Overwhelming Need to Chew
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 2nd Apr 2018
Question: Hi Debbie - I work at a school for children who have special needs. I serve a lot of students (many tube-fed) who really crave oral stimulation to the point that it is diff
… read more