Oral Motor
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Developing an adult chewing pattern, or a rotary chew, is a milestone that, when feeding is going well, usually goes unnoticed. That is because despite being a big milestone, it is hidden in everyday moments and gradual food transitions. Chewing… Read more
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What is SOS Feeding Therapy? The SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Feeding therapy approach was developed by Dr. Kay Toomey and is rooted in the belief that feeding is a developmental process involving all of an individual’s sensory systems in addition… Read more
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Gagging is a normal part of weaning and learning to manage solid foods. It understandably is worrying to see a child gag with food or drink, and knowing how to support them and when to seek help is an important… Read more
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Most babies born full term are developmentally ready to start weaning around 6 months of age. Signs of weaning readiness include: However, weaning doesn’t truly start at 6 months of age or begin with the first spoonful of puree or… Read more
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Research has found that between 25% and 45% of typically developing children struggle with feeding at some point during childhood, but how do you know if your child’s feeding difficulties are a phase they will out grow or something for… Read more
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A feeding assessment generally takes place at a regular meal or snack time in your home or in your child’s nursery or school setting. It is important that your child’s Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) see a typical mealtime, so… Read more
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What is Postural Stability? Postural stability is a person’s ability to maintain balance while keeping their body in the position needed to effectively complete a task. When eating solid foods, (i.e. from weaning onward), postural stability is achieved when a… Read more
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As a speech, language and feeding therapist, I find that dummy use is one of the top things I talk about with parents of young children; and most parents’ journey with their child’s dummy, started the same as mine, unintended.… Read more
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Not every child that has speech sound errors needs support from a Speech and Language Therapist. Sometimes a bit of practice with parents and caregivers at home or school is enough to place a child on the path to clear… Read more
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As a speech and feeding therapist, I regularly am asked whether a tongue-tie may be a factor in a child’s speech or feeding difficulties. Over the course of my career, I have completed additional training in tongue-tie and have worked… Read more
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