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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 2:41 pm
My 5 yr old dd is always chewing everything. She ruins her cloths hers & her siblings toys. Is it normal? Can I help her stop?
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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 2:44 pm
DD was like that. It's a sensory issue and she got OT for it.
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amother
Goldenrod
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 2:53 pm
for my kids mouthing and oral sensory seeking is a sign of strep. It can also indicate mineral deficiencies.
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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 4:23 pm
Yes most definitely could be a sensory issues. Sounds like she is seeking a lot of input orally. Try to give her that input in other ways so she doesn't ruin her clothes/toys etc. Teach her how to chew gum. Give her crunchy snacks (sourdough pretzels, baby carrots, rice cakes). Buy her a chewy necklace (kind of gross but may be worthwhile).
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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 4:39 pm
amother [ Goldenrod ] wrote: | for my kids mouthing and oral sensory seeking is a sign of strep. It can also indicate mineral deficiencies. |
This is going on for months & I have had her checked for strep that’s not what it is.
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twogees
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 4:41 pm
Get her ot for sensory. My sons the exact same way. We did ot almost 2 yrs ago and will be going back now again.
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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 4:41 pm
amother [ Violet ] wrote: | Yes most definitely could be a sensory issues. Sounds like she is seeking a lot of input orally. Try to give her that input in other ways so she doesn't ruin her clothes/toys etc. Teach her how to chew gum. Give her crunchy snacks (sourdough pretzels, baby carrots, rice cakes). Buy her a chewy necklace (kind of gross but may be worthwhile). |
I know it’s most likely a sensory issue. It’s not something I have ever had with anyone so I’m looking for ideas to help her.
My problem with gum is she can’t go to school with it. Same with a necklace. She has access to crunchy snacks whenever she wants.
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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 4:42 pm
amother [ Red ] wrote: | DD was like that. It's a sensory issue and she got OT for it. |
I guess I need to look into OT. Where do I start her Dr?
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amother
Red
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 4:55 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | I guess I need to look into OT. Where do I start her Dr? |
You can call any therapy center/therapist for an evaluation. You can also ask the pediatrician for a referral.
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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 5:11 pm
amother [ Red ] wrote: | You can call any therapy center/therapist for an evaluation. You can also ask the pediatrician for a referral. |
Thank you
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amother
Goldenrod
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 5:36 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | This is going on for months & I have had her checked for strep that’s not what it is. | she could still have chronic subclinical strep going on even if it’s not showing up on a culture. Is she otherwise neurotypical? Is this her only concerning behavior?
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nchr
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 5:37 pm
That's normal. Buy her some teething toys. That way she'll ask for them when she wants to chew and she hopefully won't chew clothes.
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amother
Salmon
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 6:09 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | I know it’s most likely a sensory issue. It’s not something I have ever had with anyone so I’m looking for ideas to help her.
My problem with gum is she can’t go to school with it. Same with a necklace. She has access to crunchy snacks whenever she wants. |
The school can make an accommodation for her and allow the gum. Alternatively, there are chewy necklaces, but my son was teased for it
Also, I found that it got much worse when he was anxious and treating the underlying anxiety helped too.
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amother
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 6:36 pm
amother [ Goldenrod ] wrote: | she could still have chronic subclinical strep going on even if it’s not showing up on a culture. Is she otherwise neurotypical? Is this her only concerning behavior? |
Bh no other concerning behavior.
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amother
Slategray
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Tue, Sep 01 2020, 7:00 pm
Its normal. I actually know a few adults like that too and when they were kids they loved the pacifier.
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