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Degree

Master of Arts, Miami University, Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2011.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to systematically analyze open cup drinking development and to identify observable drinking behaviors that allow a child to successfully drink from an open cup. Four subjects were observed three times over a three month period. Subjects drank from four types of cups, each with a unique design feature. Observable drinking behaviors were documented and force applied to the cup when drinking was measured. Study results indicate that universal behaviors exist across subjects. However, unique or individualized behavior patterns exist within the range of typical development. In addition, pressure results indicated that force applied either decreased or became more consistent as fine motor skills improved. Future research is needed to examine open cup drinking patterns and the impact of cup design on cup drinking skills among a larger subject population.

Subject Headings

Speech Therapy

Keywords

open cup drinking development; cup design; hand jaw coordination

Committee / Advisors

Donna Scarborough, PhD (Committee Chair)
Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, PhD (Committee Member)
Laura Kelly, PhD (Committee Member)

Pages

69p.

Document number: miami1303047821
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1303047821

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