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  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Speech-language pathology

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  • Drooling (saliva spillage) is common in children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • Drooling in developmentally normal children, termed 'healthy droolers,' is less explored.
  • Persistent drooling beyond age four warrants attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on drooling in developmentally normal children.
  • To explore the management strategies for 'healthy droolers'.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing evidence.
  • Focus on drooling in children without developmental delays.

Main Results:

  • Key factors include poor oral-motor control and impaired oral sensation.
  • Early saliva acquisition issues may signal developmental delays.
  • Drooling significantly impacts the quality of life for children and families.

Conclusions:

  • 'Healthy droolers' can often be managed with behavioral therapy.
  • Reassurance is a key component of management.
  • Persistent drooling requires further evaluation.