by Nicole Yates | Apr 13, 2023
All tongue ties should be released. FALSE: Tongue ties should only be released when they are having symptoms and function is decreased. Sometimes tongue ties are all the way to the tip, however there are no side effects and the tongue still has full range of motion....
by Nicole Yates | Apr 13, 2023
First, take this test: Right now at rest, is your tongue suctioned to the roof of your mouth? It should be. If it is suctioned to the roof, do you feel teeth? You shouldn’t. Are your lips closed? They should be. Proper oral rest position is your tongue suctioned to...
by Nicole Yates | Jul 13, 2021
By Courtney Fagan M.S. CF-SLP Mr. Potato Head Mr. Potato head offers so many great opportunities to model language for your little ones. Some core words to work on when playing with Mr. Potato head are “on, off, put, big, little, in, out”. It is a great toy to use to...
by Nicole Yates | Jan 19, 2021
We all have dysfluencies everyday! Very often people say “um,” “uh,” or “like” when they are trying to explain something to you. Even repeating the beginning of a sentence like, “Can you, Can you get bananas at the store?” while trying to recall information is normal....
by Nicole Yates | Nov 24, 2020
What is the SOS Approach Feeding Difficulties By Brenna Hicks True or false? The #1 priority of the human body is eating. Well, believe it or not that statement is FALSE. Breathing is actually the 1st! Our bodies require good oxygenation, and without it our bodies...
by Nicole Yates | Nov 2, 2020
By Savannah Coffey Primitive reflexes are crucial aspects of a newborn and infant’s life. These reflexes help our children develop essential motor skills such as crawling, sitting up independently, eating, rolling over, walking, and many other developmental...