From the Experts
Is Open-Mouth Posture / Mouth Breathing Ever Okay? No Way!
Your mouth is the gateway to whole-body health. Once you see open-mouth posture, you can't un-see it. Expert insight into why mouth breathing is never neutral — and what to do about it.
Feeding Specialist Weighs in on Favorite Mealtime Products
SLP Liz Smithson, with 20+ years of experience in speech and feeding, shares her go-to mealtime products for children across the feeding development spectrum.
When Is Drooling an Issue — and What to Do About It
By Lori L. Overland MS, CCC-SLP: An exploration of saliva production research, normal vs. abnormal drooling, and evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment.
Why Use Chewables? An OT's Perspective
By Blair Perry OTR/L: A pediatric occupational therapist with 17 years of experience explains why chewables support sensory regulation, self-calming, and attention for school-age children.
Consider Experience as Part of Evidence-Based Practice to Evolve Our Profession
By Robyn Merkel-Walsh, reposted from ASHA: A thoughtful call to integrate clinical experience alongside peer-reviewed evidence as part of a complete EBP framework.
Deciphering Dysphagia
By Colette Ellis M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BCS-S: Dysphagia affects up to 15 million adults in the US. Research shows 1 in 25 people will experience some form of swallowing difficulty in their lifetime.