Oral Fixation vs. Oral Mouthing — Is There A Difference?

Florence AngeloChild Development, Toddlers 12 - 36 Months

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 …