NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep

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Preschooler Katie has low muscle tone and has difficulty chewing her food. At snack time, she often drools or may “pocket” the food in the corners of her mouth. Which of the following strategies might help her eat food more successfully?
  1. Do warm-up exercises, such as songs, blowing through a straw, etc. to “warm-up” her mouth.
  2. Puree foods so Katie doesn’t have to work as hard.
  3. Ask Katie’s mom to feed her snacks at home.
  4. Give Katie one piece of food at a time.
Explanation
Answer: A-Providing warm-up exercises before a snack may help Katie eat more successfully.
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