How does he drink from cups?
He uses a straw. He has been using a straw since 18 months with all his drinks. This helps him strengthen the muscles around his lips while at the same time keeping the fluids in. If we are in a group setting for snack time, we bring straws for everyone to use if they choose to use these (no obligation); just know that our little one will be using a straw so that he can drink, too. Inclusion of all is a goal. At school: Feel free to use those straws even when we are not around. Don’t treat it as a ‘we only do this when such and such person is around’ since saying something like this excludes him. SENSORY RELATED:He is gagging at a textureIf not affecting him, move on. If affecting him, go to his level and say something like “I know that is different texture. Let’s watch from here, or we can move it if you want, or we can move away if you want.”He is quietHe might be tired like anyone else. He may just also be processing everything. He might be overwhelmed. Ask how he’s doing. Or ask if
