Development of Oral Motor & Oral Sensory Skills Early development of oral motor and oral sensory skills is critical to reaching many childhood milestones. The oral motor and sensory experiences a child has as an infant and toddler can directly impact development in the following areas: Oral-motor strength and coordination Speech and language Feeding and eating behaviors Self-soothing and sleep …
Oral Fixation in Children | Oral Fixation Disorder & Treatment
Does Your Child Have An Oral Fixation? Why do some children continue to have an almost obsessive need to put things into their mouths often past the age where it is deemed appropriate? An oral fixation in children is common at a young age, but past a certain age can be a sign of something more. (Read more about general …
Q&A: How Can I Help my Child with Oral Fixation?
How can I minimize my 3 1/2 year old’s oral fixation? He sucks his thumb, never took to the pacifier, and was breast fed for three months. His speech is becoming clearer and he has a speech therapist in school. He puts his shirt, cars and balls in his mouth (during soccer game) and he bites when he can’t get …