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Ask A Therapist

Ask A Therapist: Why Use the Term “Oral Placement Therapy” (OPT) over “Oral Motor Exercises”?

May 23, 2018 No Comments

We received the below from a therapist that works in the Academic arena and wanted to share the response. I am interested to know why you changed the terminology you…

Ask A Therapist

Ask A Therapist: Bubble Therapy

May 23, 2018 No Comments

My nephew is 3 years old with Down syndrome. We have bought the Straw, Horn and Bubble kits. Following your instructions in DVD, he is doing great with straw and…

Ask A Therapist

Ask A Therapist: When to Start Tongue Retraction Exercises

May 23, 2018 No Comments

I have attended two of Sara‘s workshops. I have a 7-11 year old student with a frontal lisp who still sucks his thumb at night and sometimes during the day.…

Ask A Therapist

Ask A Therapist: Speech & Language Delay with Straw Kit & Horn Kit

May 23, 2018 No Comments

Hello! I am Maria and I live in Singapore. I have just purchased the parent kit and started with the Horn #1 and have not seen any major problem so…

Ask A Therapist

Ask A Therapist: Down Syndrome & Feeding

May 23, 2018 No Comments

Hello, my daughter is almost 2 years old and has Down Syndrome. We had the opportunity to meet Lori Overland when my daughter was about 9 months old. I feel…

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Ask A Therapist: Help with Breathing Issues

May 23, 2018 No Comments

I need your advice for a client with Treacher Collins Syndrome. The child has had his left lip and palate repaired, his face & skull are severely deformed. We have…

Ask A Therapist

Ask A Therapist: Which Hierarchies Should My Child Follow?

May 23, 2018 No Comments

I am a parent who has been watching your DVDs in order to help my son – I don’t think there is a TalkTools trained therapist where I live (Hawaii).…

Ask A Therapist

Ask A Therapist: Thickened Liquids & Straw Hierarchy

May 23, 2018 No Comments

I am using your straws for therapy with several of my students. When we get to the thickened liquid steps I am not sure what food to use at the…

Elizabeth's Journey

How to Raise Awareness for Your Child’s Special Needs

May 19, 2018 No Comments

One of the phrases that I say a lot is “the gift of Elizabeth.” I use it to talk about the perspective that having her in our lives gives us.…

Success Stories

Inspiring Testimonials from ASHA 2015

May 14, 2018 No Comments

In celebration of 30 years of successful therapy we asked you to share your success stories with us and the response was amazing! Here are our three favorite videos. We…

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