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Ask A Therapist: Tongue Tie Assessment
The question Do you have any advice for tongue tie assessment? Therapist answer Yes! The good news is we have many resources for TOTs, like an eLearning course for TOTs…
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From the Experts: When Is Drooling an Issue and What to do About it
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…
A Parent's Perspective
Special Needs Parenting Newsletter: A Parent’s Perspective Introduction
Quick answer: This newsletter is where I’ll continue sharing Elizabeth’s journey and a parent’s perspective on therapy, growth, and day-to-day life with special needs. Welcome to this special needs parenting…
Elizabeth's Journey
Managing Elizabeth’s Adult Schedule: Working on Enjoying Downtime
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…
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Ask a Therapist: Dopamine Feedback Loop
The question 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…
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Ask a Therapist: Lip Incompetence
Lip Incompetence Exercises: OPT Tips & Tools for SLPs | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › Ask a Therapist › Lip Incompetence Exercises Ask a Therapist Ask a Therapist: Lip Incompetence…
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Ask A Therapist: Feeding Difficulty
Ask A Therapist: Feeding Difficulty in a 3-Year-Old | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › Ask a Therapist › Feeding Difficulty in a 3-Year-Old Ask a Therapist Ask a Therapist: Feeding…
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Ask A Therapist: Eliminating a Non-Nutritive Suckle
Assessment and Treatment of the Jaw, jaw book, non-nutritive suck, Non-Nutritive Suckle, nutrition, straw hierarchy, suckle, tmj
From the Experts
Why Use Chewables?
Why Use Chewables | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › From the Experts › Why Use Chewables From the Experts Why Use Chewables A pediatric OT of 17 years shares what…
Elizabeth's Journey
Celebrating Elizabeth’s 26th Birthday: Embracing Uniqueness and Joy
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…