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Pacifier Use, Abuse and Disuse

May 6, 2019 by custom

New and expecting parents want to make the best decisions to protect and help their baby’s development. For something so small, pacifiers seem to be a big decision nowadays. If you Google the word “pacifier,” the list will be endless. Links from where to buy, which one is the best, why they are bad and … [Read more…]

Posted in: #children, #development, low registration, oral motor Tagged: #development, #infant, #infantfeeding, #NNS, #oralmotor, #pacifier, #parenting, #pediatricfeeding, #regulation, #swallowingdisorders

Yoga, Breathing & Speech Therapy Strategies

January 10, 2017 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

A few moons ago I went to Bikrams yoga for 2 years with my friend over at Autism Service Provider and Beyond.  I remember one day another friend asking, “Did you go to yoga today?” She went on to say that I was extraordinarily calm. It interests me when I learn something about myself and then … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, expressive language, low registration, low tone, oral motor, Uncategorized Tagged: #attention, #breathsupport, #lowtone, #oralmotor, #speech, #speechpathologist, #yoga

Play, Language, Tone and More…

December 19, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I was thinking about this week’s post and also thinking about how many things I need to get done!  Raise your hand if you can relate!  When I started this blogging journey I really had not a clue.  My initial thought was a monthly post.  But then I thought, if the blog was going to … [Read more…]

Posted in: apraxia, autism, direct teaching, expressive language, food, low tone, receptive language, toys, Uncategorized, visual-strategies Tagged: #developmentaltherapist, #earlyintervention, #language, #oralalerting, #oralmotor, #parents, #speechpathologist, #visuals

Making Sense of our Internal Regulators

November 14, 2016 by Kaitlyn Vokaty, OTR/L

Sometimes when I take a look around I feel like an old lady with these young therapists cropping up! But, I tell you us older folks need young therapists to show us new tricks, to remind us of forgotten tricks and to help keep our spirit young.  I met Kaitlyn Vokaty (Occupational Therapist) about 6 … [Read more…]

Posted in: autism, low tone Tagged: #attention, #bubbastraws, #earlyintervention, #lowtone, #occupationaltherapist, #oralalerting, #oralmotor, #overstuff, #pediOT, #proprioceptive, #regulation, #sensory, #speechpathologist, #vestbular

The Story Behind Our Sensory Chew Tools

October 17, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Please welcome Lorna d’Entremont as my first guest post! Lorna has been so kind to share my blog with others.   I hope you enjoy the story behind Kidcompanion’s chewelry and the efforts put into creating a quality product.  Lorna wears many hats as you will see below and is an asset to children and … [Read more…]

Posted in: low registration, low tone, oral motor, sensory integration, Uncategorized Tagged: #autism, #chewelry, #chewys, #lowtone, #mouthing, #oralmotor, #sensory

Oral Motor: Just one SLP’s experience

October 3, 2016 by Tracy Wannemacher, M.S., CCC-SLP

I was thinking about my post for this week’s blog and a recurring thought kept coming to mind… The more I know the less I know!  Recently, I have been branching out into the oral motor and feeding arena and I tell you for every article I read there are 100s more to consider. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: food, low registration, low tone, oral motor, Uncategorized Tagged: #bubbastraws, #chewys, #hightaste, #lowregistration, #lowtone, #oralalerting, #oralmotor, #parents, #skosh, #speechpathologist

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    Toys and Tips XIII: An SLP Twist

    Toys and Tips XIII: An SLP Twist I was at the dentist’s office this week and he asked when my next blog was coming out.   Ha!  I told him I have been slacking. Thank you Dr. Lance for following my blog!  Anywho…I was feeling like another Toys and Tips post was in order. I had 2 of my create a scene … [Read more…]
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