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Tag: oral function

Why Your Child Avoids Chewing Tough Foods

Young child at the dinner table refusing a bite of food, showing signs of mealtime struggle and possible difficulty chewing tougher textures.

If your child only wants soft foods, avoids tougher textures, or turns mealtimes into a daily struggle, it can be easy to assume they are just being picky. In my work with children and families, I often see this pattern. A parent prepares a meal, the child pushes away anything chewy or crunchy, and the […]

Sleep and Behavior in Children

More families are asking a different question now. What if it is not just behavior? For years, parents have been told to focus on behavior plans, school support, therapy, evaluations, and diagnosis. Those steps can be helpful and important. They can give children structure, support, and a path forward. Still, many families feel like something […]

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High-Signal Pediatric SRBD Risk Screener

Purpose: This rapid screener focuses on 10 clinically significant symptoms of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) in children, providing a quick assessment of high risk.

Instructions: Please choose the option that best describes your child's behavior for each question.
1. Does your child snore?
2. Does your child often sleep with their mouth open, or appear to be a 'mouth breather' during the day?
3. Has your child had recurrent or chronic tonsillitis or been told they have enlarged tonsils/adenoids?
4. Does your child grind their teeth (bruxism) or clench their jaw during the night?
5. Does your child sweat excessively during sleep?
6. Is your child restless in bed, often changing positions, or sleeping in unusual positions?
7. Does your child wake up during the night after falling asleep?
8. Does your still child wet the bed regularly?
9. Is your child abnormally tired, drowsy, or irritable during the day?
10. Is your child's concentration or attention span noticeably poor, leading to problems at school or home?