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Modified Teacher's Drooling Scale (mTDS)

The modified Teacher's Drooling Scale (mTDS) is a 9-point scoring system measured by parents/carers. Scores range from 1 to 9, with a higher score indicates more severe drooling:

1 = Dry: never drools

2 = Mild: only the lips are wet; occasionally

3 = Mild: only the lips are wet; frequently

4 = Moderate: wet on the lips and chin; occasionally

5 = Moderate: wet on the lips and chin; frequently

6 = Severe: drools to the extent that clothing becomes damp; occasionally

7 = Severe: drools to the extent that clothing becomes damp; frequently

8 = Profuse: clothing, hands, tray, and objects become wet; occasionally

9 = Profuse: clothing, hands, tray, and objects become wet; frequently