ORAL MOTOR SKILL PROBLEMS IN AUTISM CHILD
Mouth is often in an open position.
Difficulty sticking tongue out.
Difficulty in drinking from straw.
Drooling.
Sucks food instead of chewing.
Mashes food with tongue.
Will hold food in mouth for hours (pocketing food).
Difficulty chewing.
Gagging of food when it is in mouth (baby gagging).
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