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Oral Motor Dev
Oral Motor Development
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 4-5 months | munching occurs with a phasic bite and release |
| 6 months | strong up/down movements of tongue |
| 7-8 months | diagonal jaw movements |
| 9 months | lateral tongue movements; drink from a cup; jaw not firm |
| 12 months | jaw is firm; rotary chewing; good bite on hard cookie |
| 24 months | able to chew most meats and raw veggies |