Why Does My Older Child Chew on Everything?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 29th Nov 2015
Question: My 9 year old chews on everything... erasers, foam rubber, shirt collars. He has always had an oral fixation since he was a toddler, putting toys in his mouth and chewing on everything in sight. Is this something more than typical childhood behavior? I've read on some discussion boards that your "Grabbers" are often used by other kids with the same
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Finger/Knuckle Biting & Chewing on Non-Food Items
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 10th Jun 2011
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-
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