[tri-med] Chewing?

Anyone have any suggestions on how to teach a kiddo how to chew?  We've had 
numerous speech therapists, who've tried different things, but none seem to 
really know what to do.  Jackson will hold crackers or corn puffs, etc, in his 
mouth until they dissolve and then swallow.  If there's a bit he can't manage, 
he'll gag and throw up, or kick it back out with his tongue.  
   
  We've tried chewy tubes, tongue depressers on his molars, licorice, manual 
manipulation of his jaw, texturizing his baby food, and the list goes on.  Any 
ideas would be greatly appreciated.  He's excited about eating crackers and 
things, I just want to make sure he can do it safely.
   
  Wendi, mom to Jackson, trisomy 4p, inverted duplication, 3 years old!  Baby 
boy due Jan 2!

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