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.
For autistic people, thumb sucking soothes sensory overload. But it can sometimes be harmful. Consider stims that can replace thumb sucking for ASD.
Parents are right to worry about the potentially damaging effects of thumb sucking. Learn a few creative reward ideas to stop thumb-sucking habits.
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…
By David Hutto All people are born with a natural sucking instinct, so that a newborn when placed to the mother’s breast is able to feed from birth. In addition…