Holiday Gift Guide for Speech Therapists: Speech Therapy Toys
Gentle feeding strategies to reduce pressure, support sensory needs, and make Thanksgiving mealtimes calmer and more joyful for families.
FEEDING THERAPY
Latching Onto Learning: Exploring the Link Between Lactation and Feeding Therapy
Welcome to this month’s installment of “The Talk with April Anderson.” In this edition, we’re diving into the important topic of lactation feeding therapy and exploring how early feeding through breastfeeding…
Is Your Child Struggling to Transition to Solids?
Starting solids is exciting; however, gagging can make meals feel tense. Fortunately, occasional gagging is a normal part of learning new textures, and most babies improve as skills mature. According…
Oral Habits: Why They Exist and How to Eliminate Them
From thumb sucking to jaw clenching, oral habits and how to eliminate them is one of the most common challenges faced by parents, therapists, and caregivers. These behaviors may seem…
Bite Tubes 101: How TalkTools Bite Tube Supports Jaw Stability, Safer Chewing, and Speech Clarity
If you’re working with clients who chew on their tongue or clothing, show open-mouth posture, or fatigue during chewing, TalkTools® Bite Tubes can be a game-changer. These therapist-designed tools provide…
The Talk: Strategies to Support Picky Eating: Guidance for Feeding Therapy Professionals
Welcome to The Talk with April Anderson—a monthly series where we share practical insights, professional strategies, and family-centered tools to support positive feeding experiences. This month, we’re diving into one…
Ask A Therapist: Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome & Tongue Protrusion
A 6 month old baby with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome was referred to me. This syndrome is new to me, and I have had a hard time finding good information. I know…
Ask a Therapist: Homemade Thickener Recipe
Hi Lori, I just completed your course “Feeding Therapy: A Sensory Motor Approach” and I had a question about your thickening recipe. Could you give me additional information on this…
COMING TOGETHER FOR PUERTO RICO
The TalkTools extended family has been closely following the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico over the last weeks — and months. We were saddened by the immense devastation caused by…