Lengthy sip-swallow sequences during cup drinking³⁸

Uses up and down movement of tongue during sucking pattern with cup held between lips²⁹

Emerging internal jaw stabilization^{29, 38}

Circular rotary chewing³⁸

Tongue elevation and depression move independent of jaw movement²⁹

Jaw may move slightly lateral²⁹

Grades opening of jaw appropriately for biting foods of various thicknesses²⁹

Skillfully transfers food in mouth and uses precise tongue tip elevation movements^{29, 38}

No longer drools when attempting advanced fine-motor tasks²⁹

Ability to drink from a straw⁴³

Can eat most meats and raw vegetables⁴³