An OTR is providing services for a 7-month-old infant who was born preterm and has low oral muscle tone and jaw instability. The family would like the child to swallow food more efficiently, so the child can start gaining weight. Which intervention is MOST EFFECTIVE in addressing this eating goal?
A. Adapt. an infant seat for stability, teach jaw support techniques, use small flat spoons for improved suck-swallow
B. Encourage self-feeding for the child and face-face interaction with caregiver
C. Coach the caregiver on sensory properties of food
D. Consider the families cultures and belief for feeding patterns