“Point to the one that gives off light.stomach, nose, ear, forehead, knee, toes.Record writing legibility, spelling, and word-finding accuracy. Provide a writing surface and writing utensil. “Make up a story about what you see in this picture.” the Cookie Theft picture) and ask the patient to describe it. grocery store, doctor office, vacation home.refrigerator, metropolitan, practicality.“Pretend that you’re combing your hair”.“Pretend that you’re brushing your teeth”.“Pucker your lips like you’re about to whistle”.“Pretend that you’re blowing out a candle”.“Name as many items as you can in 1 minute from the following categories” Use a set of picture cards or point to different items around the room. Diet texture recommendations (liquids and solids).Solids: mastication, labial closure, lingual function, oral transit time, residue, multiple swallows/piecemeal, anterior leakage, swallow initiation, laryngeal elevation, coughing/throat clearing, vocal quality, respiration changes, fatigue.

Liquids: labial closure, lingual function, oral transit time, residue, multiple swallows/piecemeal, anterior leakage, swallow initiation, laryngeal elevation, coughing/throat clearing, vocal quality, respiration changes, fatigue.Note any unusual findings or observations. Additional observations: dentition, oral mucosa, raise eyebrows, dysarthria, breath support, vocal quality, resonance, volitional cough, volitional throat clearing, phonation timeįor each trial, measure and record the amount, cup/spoon/straw use, response, strategies, and duration.Velum: at rest, prolonged “ah” (CN X), repetitive “ah”.Tongue: at rest, protrusion (strength), stick up (strength), stick down (strength), lateralization (strength), retraction, lick teeth, lick lips.Lips: at rest, protrusion, retraction, repetitive protrude/retract, puff cheeks, strength, sensitivity.Mandible: at rest, open (pressure), close (pressure), lateralization, protrusion, retraction.Observe strength, range of motion, and symmetry of the following structures: A printable oral mechanism examination guide. What they do that helps their swallowing.If and where food feels stuck in their throat or mouth.If they have trouble eating certain foods.

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