Bristol Tongue Assessment Tool (BTAT)
| 0 | 1 | 2 | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tip appearance | Heart shaped | Slight cleft/notched | Rounded | |
| Attachment of frenulum to lower gum ridge | Attached at top of gum ridge | Attached to inner aspect of gum | Attached to floor of mouth | |
| Lift of tongue with mouth wide (crying) | Minimal tongue lift | Edges only to mid-mouth | Full tongue lift to mid-mouth | |
| Protrusion of tongue | Tip stays behind gum | Tip over gum | Tip can extend over lower lip |