By: Lori L. Overland MS, CCC-SLP,C/NDT,CLC, FOM I am asked regularly by parents, therapists, physicians and participants who attend my courses how to address drooling. Copious drooling can be both…
Hi to everyone! My name is Michele Gianetti, and I am a mother to 3 beautiful children. My middle child, Elizabeth, has special needs. She was diagnosed at 2 ½…
As many of us know, very rarely do our children with special needs stay on a plateau, an even keel or simply the same spot for long. There are always…
Do you know where I can find more information on the dopamine feedback loop when the alveolar ridge is stimulated? I know this was discussed when I learned about tongue…
Do any of your courses/products specifically address lip incompetence? Yes! The button pull, and tongue depressor barbell are two great exercises that address lip incompetence. You can find those in…
Have a little girl 3:0 who has no interest in food. Parents maintain nutrition with pediasure, bananas and sometimes bread; that is all she will eat. Mouths often. No noticed…
Assessment and Treatment of the Jaw, jaw book, non-nutritive suck, Non-Nutritive Suckle, nutrition, straw hierarchy, suckle, tmj
By Blair Perry OTR/L About the Author Hi! My name is Blair. I am a pediatric Occupational Therapist of 17 years, mom of three boys and many dogs. I hold…
Happy 26th Birthday to Elizabeth It was a good day for her, well 4 good days for her. Everyone who works with her in life has had their “Birthday” time with…
I know that many people ask me how I did or rather, better, how WE did all that we did for Elizabeth? How did you know what to do? Is…
