Toddler Treatment

Question 1

what can OM therpy work on?

Answer 1

Tongue tip lateralisation

Using molars to chew

Bite strength

Chewing stamina

Lip closure

Bite size

Question 2

how can you address tongue lateralisation

Answer 2

o placing food off to side o stick shaped foods o holding food in cheek with tongue o hard mouthing foods o silly faces in the mirror

Question 3

how can you address bite size

Answer 3

· bite and spit · mouse bites/kid bites/dinosaur bites · compare bite sizes

Question 4

how can you address bite strength

Answer 4

· Theratubing · Foods that make noise · Bunny teeth into carrots/celery

Question 5

how can you address chewing with molars

Answer 5

· Talk about front teeth & back teeth · Squash with fingers and hands · Use a mirror · Teeth brushing · Puppets with teeth · Chew with your mouth open · Fingers to assist placement onto teeth · Noisy foods

Question 6

how can you adress mobility/coordination issues?

Answer 6

Adaptive Equipment

Plate guards and scoop bowls

Built up handles on utensils