By Debra C Lowskey
The author of this book designed the Z-Vibe and is often asked, "What exercises should you use with the Z-Vibe?" Tips & Techniques is finally available as a quick and easy reference guide explaining how, when, and where to use the Z-Vibe and its tips. It is a 48-page, easy-to-carry, spiral-bound book with many detailed illustrations showing the placement of the tools.
BY SARA ROSENFELD-JOHNSON, M.S., CCC/SLP
This book is a further study of the importance of jaw skills for whole body sensory organization, feeding safety and speech clarity. As the first professional in the field of speech therapy to identify the jaw as the support system for feeding and speech, Sara saw the need for a definitive work on the assessment and treatment of jaw instability and weakness. This is that work.
Clients evidencing jaw weakness or instability secondary to diagnoses including Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, post-CVA, apraxia, dyspraxia, autism, Parkinson's Disease, PDD, inter-dental or lateral lisp, multiple articulation disorder, hearing impairment, or any of the numerous syndromes characterized by hypo-tonicity or muscle weakness can expect to benefit from these exercises. They are appropriate for children as young as three months of age, yet are effective with adults as well.
BY SARA ROSENFELD-JOHNSON, M.S.,CCC/SLP
An earlier edition of this book was sold under the title of Oral-Motor Exercises for Speech Clarity. Sara R. Johnson's oral-placement techniques have improved the speech clarity of thousands of clients, even in many cases where traditional therapy alone has failed. This comprehensive guide will help you to implement these techniques yourself.
Sara's step-by-step task analysis approach ensures success for clients of all ages and ability levels who evidence muscle-based speech clarity disorders. The exercises are appropriate for clients with the diagnosis of Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Apraxia/Dyspraxia, post-CVA, VPI, Autism, Hearing Impairments as well as those less involved deficients (ie. Lisp and vocalic /r/). Her hands-on method is graphically captured in this exceptional book designed for interactive use between therapists, clients and parents. Her revolutionary system gives clients a variety of challenges to hold their interest and make speech therapy fun. At the same time, these exercises serve to strengthen and improve oral-motor skills, which for many of our clients is the key to better speech clarity. Each exercise includes a hierarchy of steps, problem-solving suggestions and IEP goals
An indispensable companion to Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's Oral Motor Exercises for Speech Clarity Book, The HOMEWORK Book puts each exercise on easy-to-follow homework sheets which can be removed and photocopied, then sent home for daily practice between therapy sessions.
The first of its kind! Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson's fun and easy step-by-step approach to controlling drooling really works. With this manual, you will learn why some children (and adults) have difficulty controlling saliva. It addresses the cause of the problem from a muscle-based perspective and then teaches you how to eliminate or reduce drooling. For use by therapists and parents.
BY ROBYN MERKEL, M.A., CCC/SLP
Robyn Merkel's SMILE (SysteMatic Intervention for Lingual Elevation) Program is a fun therapy program for tongue thrust remediation.
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