Stims That Can Replace Thumb Sucking for ASD
For autistic people, thumb sucking soothes sensory overload. But it can sometimes be harmful. Consider stims that can replace thumb sucking for ASD.
Creative Reward Ideas To Stop Thumb Sucking
Parents are right to worry about the potentially damaging effects of thumb sucking. Learn a few creative reward ideas to stop thumb-sucking habits.
Bullying and Thumb Sucking: The Social Impact of the Habit on Children
By David Hutto Picture a child in first grade standing on a school playground, watching other children kick a ball. The child wants to play and moves toward the other…
Orthodontic Solutions to Thumb Sucking and their Cost
by David Hutto While the sight of a child sucking the thumb may evoke an image of innocence, the harmful effects of prolonged thumb sucking can be severe. If the…
Damage Caused by Thumb Sucking
By David Hutto The word “occlusion” is used to describe the way the upper and lower teeth fit together. The best fit is when the upper teeth slightly fit over the…