Neuro Peds - 01 - Oral Motor Development

Question 1

at 15-18 months:

Answer 1

1. Bite cup to stabilize, head tilt in extension, some liquid lost when drinking
2. Hold cup with handle, upper lip closed on edge
3. Upper incisors can clean lower lip

Question 2

at 13-18 months:

Answer 2

1. Vocabulary is 5-30 words
2. Points and says few words
3. Expressive jargon
4. Points to 1 body part on request

Question 3

at 15 months:

Answer 3

1. Drooling with teething and some activities

2. Diagonal rotational movements with jaw when chewing

Question 4

at 18 months:

Answer 4

1. Sustained biting
2. Lips closed during chewing
3. Unsupported at table: booster seat
4. Gives up bottle

Question 5

at 24 months:

Answer 5

1. Lips hold cup
2. Tongue can freely sweep during chewing
3. Slight lateral jaw movements during chewing
4. Brings spoon and fork to mouth with hand palm up
5. No drooling
6. Sustained bite with graded jaw control
7. Lips closed during chewing to keep food in
8. Begin circular motion of jaw when chewing

Question 6

at 18-24 months:

Answer 6

1. 2-3 words sentences
2. Vocabulary is 5-400 words
3. Imitate sounds and words

Question 7

at 2-4 years:

Answer 7

1. Grammatical morphemes appear

2. Uses pronouns (time they should be corrected in their use)

Question 8

at 3-4 years:

Answer 8

1. Has lip closure and oral motor skills for table manners