Chew *ew

M:  Place your fisted hands together like teeth (right on top of left) move them around in a grinding motion. (AUSLAN +ASL + BSL)

H:  Place your hands under the person's then place your fisted hands together like teeth (right on top of left) move them around in a grinding motion.

C: Place the person’s fisted hands together and move them around in a grinding motion.

B: Place your fingertips onto the middle part of the student’s cheek (where their back teeth are) and your thumb under the jaw, without parting your fingers massage in downward circular motions, at the same time apply gentle pressure under their jaw with your thumb.

Notes: (For infants and young children provide opportunities for them to feel what chewing is by placing their palm onto the side of your cheek and under your jaw).

 

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