🗣️ Crying is the first voice! During oral motor therapy, when a child cries — it’s not just emotion, it’s expression. Crying helps activate vocal cords and mouth muscles — a first step toward sound and speech development. 💛 "Some children may cry during oral motor therapy. It’s a normal part of the process as their muscles and sensory responses adjust. Don’t worry — this is a sign that they’re moving forward in their recovery." sometimes crying can be an early step toward sound articulation in