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Oral motor deficits are when a child has weakness and/or instability with his or her oral musculature (jaw, lips, tongue, etc). You may notice deficits in blowing, drinking from a straw and licking. Other possible characteristics are drooling, consistent open mouth posture, low tone and overstuffing when eating.
