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Anna's Advancements Anna & Charlie Pets, pets, and more pets! So, my 9 year old daughter loves animals. After our dog died right prior to the initial COVID lockdowns a couple years ago, she has… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Double Cute… Yes you are Anna!! Anna’s a smart cookie! But, I can’t call her that because she always says, “I’m not a cookie! I’m Anna!” So, then, I said on a different occasion, “Where’s my… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Back to School Update: Dealing with Medical Issues and Speech Delays We have started school again!  The summer went by so fast.  We have been trying to work through her medical issues.  We sought another opinion and between the two doctors,… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna's Advancements Anna’s recent hospitalization: some set back, but overall improving! Anna is always all smiles. Even during her most recent hospitalization.  She has been having some serious issues with her gut though.  She would pass loose stools, blood, mucus, and… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Ask A Therapist Ask a Therapist: Breathing & Sleep Patterns Answer: A strong starting point is training on tethered oral tissues (TOTs), plus practical coursework focused on teaching nasal breathing and understanding how the sensory system can impact daily routines… March 13, 2024 Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist Ask a Therapist: Differentiating Between Bite Blocks and Bite Tube Answer: The difference between bite blocks and bite tubes is that bite blocks target isometric jaw stability at set jaw positions (often 2–7), while bite tubes target dynamic jaw grading… March 13, 2024 Ask A Therapist From the Experts Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite Mealtime Products! Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite Mealtime Products! | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › From the Experts › Favorite Mealtime Products From the Experts Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite… March 5, 2024 From the Experts Ask A Therapist Ask A Therapist: Cranial Dystonia & Embouchure Disorder Quick answer: Cranial dystonia is a broad term for dystonia affecting areas of the head/face (often including jaw, face, and tongue), which can impact chewing, speech, and swallowing. Embouchure dystonia… March 4, 2024 Ask A Therapist A Parent's Perspective Avoiding Backsliding: The Active Effort of Practicing Good Habits Quick answer: When routines change, even strong skills can “backslide.” Practicing good habits helps us most. I STOP, pause my cues, and remember Elizabeth can do it and knows she… March 4, 2024 A Parent's Perspective A Parent's Perspective A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding & Mealtime A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding & Mealtime | TalkTools® TalkTools › Blog › Elizabeth’s Journey › Feeding & Mealtime Elizabeth’s Journey A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding… March 4, 2024 A Parent's Perspective