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My daughter recently turned 2 and has developed a biting problem.  This is a new behavior, and so far she only bites when she's happy and playing with us.  It doesn't seem to be linked to frustration. On a side note, when she tries to say "r" it comes out "awe," which I have previously noticed in older children.  I am just wondering if it is normal for toddlers learning to spea …

There are three internal components for the  Z-Vibe and Z-Grabber - a heavy spring, a Vibe Battery, and a motor/spring assembly.   To assemble: 1.  Put the motor into the handle first (spring end last)  2.  Then the battery (as shown in the image below) 3.  Then the heavy spring  4.  And finally the Switch Tip (the tip that matches the ha …

Jaw grading is the ability to visually judge how far you need to open your mouth to take a bite out of certain foods and to say certain speech sounds. For example, say "ooooo" versus "aaahh" - can you feel the height difference in your jaw? It needs to open just a little bit for "eeee," but wider for "oooh." Or, imagine taking a bite out of a thin cracker versus a burger - there's a big difference …

Question: My son chews on his fingers so much! He has chewed right through the first layer of his skin on his index finger and thumb. Would Grabbers be good as an alternative for him to chew on, on his own? He is 4 years old, on the autism spectrum, and doesn't talk much. Thanks for your help! He really needs something else to keep him from getting sores. Question: My 9-year- …