Anonymous
Post 08/12/2015 21:36     Subject: Re:8 yr old is sucking on everything!

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

Anonymous
Post 08/12/2015 20:46     Subject: 8 yr old is sucking on everything!

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!