Assessment of Oral skills in a Toddler

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Has anyone had any experience of an assessment of a 21month olds oral skills?

My DS will only eat a VERY limited range of food - no 'real' dinners (would never eat a shepards pie, stew etc) will only eat a few items, bread, cheese in the main.

His weight is low and the dietition is running out of ideas so has refered him next week to a SALT to have his oral skills assessed. The SALT has asked us to bring his lunch.

Any idea what they may do?

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I would imagine they might watch him eat, blow some bubbles with him, etc.

-Can he suck a straw?
-Does he attempt to 'pucker up' for a kiss or to blow raspberries, etc.

Thanks so much lou031205, yes he can do all that, chews bread, toast etc. His only issue really is that he won't eat 'meals', we have tried everything!

Forgot to add, although only 21 months his speech is a bit slow, loads of noise and points but no real words yet.

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they might check for oral/verbal dyspraxia.