Less drooling towards the end of the week. Perhaps due to more oral motor work?
Crazy straw:
I know there's a hierarchy but the helper just started off with what seemed easier. If straw is positioned with slight incline (instead of perfectly vertical), then he's able to suck it up. But we're happy enough as it's a start. In the past, the tip of the straw would be in his mouth (ie past his teeth) but now, it's placed before his teeth so he has to exercise the muscles nearer the lips.
Crazy straw:I know there's a hierarchy but the helper just started off with what seemed easier. If straw is positioned with slight incline (instead of perfectly vertical), then he's able to suck it up. But we're happy enough as it's a start. In the past, the tip of the straw would be in his mouth (ie past his teeth) but now, it's placed before his teeth so he has to exercise the muscles nearer the lips.
Hard to find it in shops here. Party shop in Ikea had only 1 type but too expensive for me (RM20+ for 1 piece, I think). My UK friend got me these, from Amazon.co.uk.
Note: I use it only with plain water. It's hard to clean as there are twists & bits of food get stuck there easily.
Butterflies on paper stand:
Better today. Increased distance to about 15cm. Couldnt blow them down initially. Had to ask him to take deep breath & give one long blow, then butterflies fell.
Electric toothbrush:
He still hates having his teeth brushed. Need distraction. Sometimes can't stimulate the inside his cheeks with the electric toothbrush. It's a cheap Tesco own-brand electric toothbrush.
Bubble tea straw:
It's cut in half to shorten it (less strength needed) to start off with. We get him to blow through it/suck in various activities. E.g. blowing off loose bit of cotton at opposite end; aim & blow a tiny rolled up piece of cotton ball that's on a "race track". The cut out cardboard in the photo is his "race track". He chose & stuck those stickers - allows him to feel good that he helped decorate it Stickers also help give a "target" for him to aim to- e.g. can you tickle "superman" by blowing your cotton ball to him.
Better today. Increased distance to about 15cm. Couldnt blow them down initially. Had to ask him to take deep breath & give one long blow, then butterflies fell.Electric toothbrush:
He still hates having his teeth brushed. Need distraction. Sometimes can't stimulate the inside his cheeks with the electric toothbrush. It's a cheap Tesco own-brand electric toothbrush.
Bubble tea straw:
It's cut in half to shorten it (less strength needed) to start off with. We get him to blow through it/suck in various activities. E.g. blowing off loose bit of cotton at opposite end; aim & blow a tiny rolled up piece of cotton ball that's on a "race track". The cut out cardboard in the photo is his "race track". He chose & stuck those stickers - allows him to feel good that he helped decorate it Stickers also help give a "target" for him to aim to- e.g. can you tickle "superman" by blowing your cotton ball to him.
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