by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Jul 21, 2023 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy
What happens when the muscles in the mouth aren’t working correctly? First, let’s start with a definition of “oral-motor skills.”What are they? • Functions of the jaw, cheeks, lips, tongue, and hard and soft palates• Combination of sensory and motor-skill development•...
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | May 31, 2023 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy
Have you ever wanted to just give your child the extra edge—to help them get to the next level, past present frustrations? Michigan Pediatric Therapy is excited to offer Intensive programs. An Intensive program provides your child with the opportunity to...
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Mar 14, 2023 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy
By Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Michigan Pediatric Therapy, and Kirsten Sonneville-Douglass, IBCLC, Live Latch Love At Michigan Pediatric Therapy, we work hand-in-hand with lactation consultants. It is our commitment to work as a team to provide the best service...
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Feb 6, 2023 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy
“The toddler age is characterized by a constant recording of “No.” Sometimes the constant “no” makes us feel like we’re going insane. But nowhere is it more vexing than hearing “no” at meal times. No to veggies. No to chicken. No pasta. You get the idea. Ugh! As...
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Dec 30, 2022 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy
The Beckman Oral Motor Protocol is an intervention that utilizes assisted movement and stretch reflexes to activate muscle contraction, build strength, and improve range of motion to the lips, jaw, tongue, and soft palate. It assesses the response to pressure,...
