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    Alternatives for Nail Biting(Post)

    Question: My five-year-old has recently started biting his fingernails. I came across your site when trying to find a way to switch him away from that habit. I also bite my nails so I'd be inter ...

    Babies Biting on Straws(Post)

    Question:  Hello!  I have a 19-month old son that is currently doing occupational therapy through our state’s early childhood intervention program.  We have been trying to teach him ...

    Finger/Knuckle Biting & Chewing on Non-Food Items(Post)

    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 ...

    Why You Can't 'Just Stop' Biting Your Nails(Post)

    You've already tried everything. Bitter-tasting nail polish. Sitting on your hands. Activities to keep your hands busy. Sheer willpower and a running internal monologue of stop, stop, stop. If you're ...

    Biting when happy + "R" problems(Post)

    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 t ...

    Teaching the Concept of Biting and Chewing(Post)

    For infants, learning how to bite and chew is a crucial stage of feeding development.  At approximately 5-6 months of age, babies begin using their fingers and mouths for oral exploration using ...

    ​My child / student is biting other kids - what can I do?(Post)

    Kids biting is not uncommon. Think of biting as a way of communicating. Infants and young children don't yet have the expressive language skills to “tell" an adult or another child that th ...

    Jaw Grading Oral Motor Exercises with ARK's Bite Blocks(Post)

    I always love adding new tools to my oral motor toolbox, and the Bite Blocks are no exception.  These handy oral motor tools come in two different versions, both of which can be used to wor ...

    Chew Awards: Our “Most Likely To” Picks for Everyday Chewing(Post)

    School’s almost out - we can feel the summer sun, smell the fresh air, and almost hear yearbook committees everywhere assigning superlatives to their classmates. Our chew tools have been hard a ...

    Consecutive Bites of Food(Post)

    Question:  I am working with a 2-year-old with CP.  I cannot get him to take consecutive bites of food.  He takes one bite and lets it sit in his mouth until it dissolves, then swal ...

    In the Spotlight: ARK's Probe(Post)

    ARK’s Probe was the very first product my husband and I created together.  18 years later, it’s still one of our favorite products to make! . . I use it to provide tactile cues ...

    Bite Reflex While Toothbrushing(Post)

    Question:  My 12 year old son has severe Tourette syndrome, and sensory issues.  Recently, he's developed a "biting" tic.  He bites down HARD on anything he puts in his mouth.&nbs ...