Conceptual oral motor hierarchy and sub facilitation factors.
Level | Sub facilitation factors |
---|---|
1. Sensori-motor | ▪Muscle tone |
▪Strength | |
▪Endurance | |
▪Structural length | |
▪Tactile | |
▪Proprioception | |
▪Breathing | |
2. Movement integration | ▪Adaptation |
▪Awareness | |
▪Speed/timing | |
▪Coordination | |
▪Motor control | |
3. Structural movement | ▪Tongue movement |
▪Jaw movement | |
▪Lips movement | |
▪Cheek movement | |
▪Facial movement | |
4. Functional oral motor | ▪Suckling |
▪Sucking | |
▪Munching | |
▪Puffing | |
▪Swallowing | |
▪Chewing | |
▪Vocal movement | |
▪Mastication | |
5. Comprehensive oral motor | ▪Oral praxis |
▪Programming | |
▪Planning | |
▪Communication | |
▪Food control | |
▪Strategic movement | |
▪Use of instrument |