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Level 1 - Eats and drinks safely and efficiently
  • eats a wide range of different texture foods that are age appropriate
  • may be challenged by some very firm bite and chew foods
  • moves food from one side of the mouth to the other; may close lips whilst chewing
  • drinks thin or thick fluids from range of cups with consecutive swallows, including through a straw
  • may cough or gag for very challenging textures
  • eats and drinks at a similar speed to peers
  • retains most food or fluid in the mouth
  • clears food from most tooth surfaces and dislodges most foods from the sides of the mouth