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[quote=Anonymous]My 8-year old DD has the same diagnoses and has similar issues. She does some picking, but does a lot more chewing and compulsive writing. The only thing I found that worked is Exposure-Response Therapy. It's best to do it with a professional, but I also found I can do it myself like this: Get a timer. Tell her to think about picking, but not to do it, feel the urge and the anxiety, but not to give in to it, See how long she can stay away from picking. Start with the shortest interval she is able to achieve, even if it is just a few seconds. Then gradually work up to longer and longer intervals. Do it in sessions of 15 to 30 minutes daily. [/quote]
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