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B250

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Signs & concerns

What does a delay in Oral mean for my child?

A delay in oral skills means your toddler's mouth, lips, tongue and jaw are taking longer to coordinate for eating, drinking and early sounds — not a diagnosis. Seek a developmental check if your child refuses textured food, coughs or chokes at meals, dribbles a lot, or has very few clear sounds by age 2. These muscles respond beautifully to early, playful support, so earlier observation means earlier progress.

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Assessment & diagnosis

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How is Oral scored on the AbilityScore?

Oral ability (ICF b250) is assessed by a Pinnacle clinician through careful observation of how your child manages food textures, tolerates touch around the mouth, explores objects orally and responds to tastes, plus a warm mealtime conversation. There is no single test score — a clinician builds a structured picture against your child's own baseline, and only a Pinnacle clinician can confirm what it means.

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