[Dysphagia] Aggressive MR POC

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Another comment....sorry,

In a message dated 5/19/04 10:03:23 AM, Marie.Isbell@state.tn.us writes:

<< I work with adults with developmental disabilities.  One option we use
is acrylic water fountain tubing you can get at hardware store.  It
comes in various diameters, is clear and quite firm, and will not absorb
food if dipped.  There is also a whitish opaque tubing sold in the same
area, but that is not FDA approved.  I usually cut a piece about 8" long
for the person to chew on.
Marie M. Isbell, MA, CCC-SLP >>
One school I worked at was big on tubing. Students went everywhere with a 
tube in their mouths. Skip age appropriateness......how weird is it to see 
someone at Wal-Mart chewing a tube and drooling?  I also question the effectiveness 
of these chewing objects in general.
only 2 cents this time.
Craig