Oral Motor Development

Question 0

13-18m

Answer 0

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

Question 1

15-18 m

Answer 1

1. bite cup to stabilize, head tilt in ext., some liquid lost when drinking
2. hold cup w/handle, upper lip closed on edge
3. upper incisors clean lower lip

Question 2

15m

Answer 2

1. drooling w/ teething and some activities

2. diagonal rotational mvmts w/ jaw when chewing

Question 3

18 m

Answer 3

1. sustained biting
2. lips closed during chewing
3. unsupported at table: booster seat
4. gives up bottle

Question 4

24 m

Answer 4

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 w/ hand Palm up
5. No drooling
6. Sustained bite with graded haw control
7. Lips closed during chewing to keep food in
8. Begin circular motion of haw when chewing

Question 5

18-24m

Answer 5

1. 2-3 word sentences
2. vocab 5-400 words
3. imitate sounds and words

Question 6

2-4 yrs

Answer 6

1. grammatical morphemes appear

2. uses pronouns

Question 7

3-4 y

Answer 7

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