8 yr old is sucking on everything!
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Anonymous
| I'm not sure what is going on. He is 8 and diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD. This is a new behavior, but he seems to want to suck on anything from a hard candy, to a toy, to his own arm. He seems to crave something at all times. Any thoughts on why this might be happening or how to stop it? Thanks! |
Anonymous
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A lot of kids with ADHD crave stimulation. Sometimes kids with anxiety do this to soothe themselves.
Get him something appropriate to suck on, e.g.,: https://funandfunction.com/communicate/oral-motor.html |