Oral Motor Skills

Clarifying the concern

Speech, chewing, and swallowing concerns require different questions and assessment approaches. Describe the specific activity that is difficult rather than assuming that general strengthening is needed.

Questions to bring to your conversation

• Is the concern about speech sounds, eating, or both?
• What medical or dental information may be relevant?
• Are there existing feeding or swallowing safety recommendations?

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