Concerned because they have not been able to break childs thumb sucking habit
Concerned because we have not been able to break her thumb sucking habit, we have been wrapping her thumb with elastic sports bandage which keeps her from sucking as long as she has it on, but as soon as it comes off the thumb goes back in the mouth. Also, when her thumb is wrapped she sucks on her tongue with her hand near her mouth
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Help for eight yr old girl with thumb sucking
We are looking for an experienced Orofacial Myologist in our area to help our eight year old with thumb sucking and are hoping you will help us with this. We have looked in the IAOM website directory but have not been successful in finding anyone even within our area code (909).
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Which Unplugging The Thumb kit?
I have a 2nd grade student who sucks her thumb. She is mentally challenged, but she is a higher functioning one. She is in resource class and the resource teacher put a glove on her hand to prevent the pattern. However, the girl will take it off. She has told the teacher that the thumb sucking does not bother her and she does not care what others think. I don’t think I will get much support at home either from the parent. Do you recommend using the Unplugging the thumb material?
Too young to quit thumb and brother is nail biter
I wish pediatricians would stay within their own realm and not tell parents that magic occurs at a certain age and problems disappear. I am dealing with the adult results of such misstatements by well- meaning pediatricians and others.
What is included in the Unplugging the Thumb Kit
I was wondering what exactly is included in the Unplugging the Thumb Kit. I apologize if I missed the description, but I couldn’t seem to find it.
Thank you. Jen
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At what age should thumb sucking, sippy cups, bottles etc. be discouraged?
At what age should thumb sucking, sippy cups, bottles etc. be discouraged/discontinued
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What can be done for 3 year old thumb sucker?
My co-worker has a new client that is 3 years old and sucks his thumb in the night. The dentist noticed that it is affecting his palate. How would you handle this with a 3 year old (considering it is a sleeping behavior or goes in when he gets tired)?
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10 year old son who sucks his thumb
I have a 10 year old son who sucks his thumb and I have no idea how to get him to stop. I have talked to him about quitting and absolutely disagrees with me.
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Australia mum happy our thumb program only one that worked!
Hello Sandra, I am writing to let you know how happy I am with the results of my UNPLUGGING the THUMB which I purchased from you about a month ago. If you remember, I am the mum from Australia. My five year old daughter, A, has successfully “unplugged her thumb” and I am amazed at the changes
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Two year old is sucking their thumb to fall asleep
You didn’t mention that there was another item associated with the sucking habit. Aha! That might be a way to approach it sooner. Do you recall the method we went over to eliminate a pacifier habit?