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Making Mealtimes Easier for Children with Oral Motor Difficulties
Mealtimes can be a joyful family routine—or a daily struggle—when a child has Oral Motor Difficulties. Challenges with chewing, sucking, swallowing, and tongue movement can turn eating into hard work rather than pleasure. But with simple strategies and a calm approach, you can help your child build confidence and safety at the table. The goal…
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Oral Motor Challenges in Children: Evaluation Signs and Mealtime Strategies
Children use more than just their hands to explore and engage with the world—they use their mouths, too. But when muscle coordination in the lips, tongue, cheeks, and jaw is delayed or disrupted, it can affect feeding, speech, and overall sensory regulation. These challenges are often referred to as oral motor difficulties, and they can…
