What we assess:
Assessment considers what is happening, what may be contributing and what matters to the child and family. The aim is to understand the context before making recommendations.
01 Oral function
Jaw, lip, tongue and cheek movement, coordination and endurance.
02 Feeding skills
Sucking, swallowing, chewing, drinking, texture progression and mealtime participation.
03 Communication
How a child understands, communicates wants and needs, and connects with others.
04 Developmental factors
Readiness, regulation, motor skills and the wider developmental picture.
05 Sensory considerations
Sensory experiences, environment and the demands of everyday situations.
06 Medical and developmental history
Relevant history, reports, observations and the questions already held by the care team.
07 Family priorities
What the family is noticing, what matters most and what would make the next step clearer.
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