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<blockquote data-quote="Babbs" data-source="post: 72731" data-attributes="member: 3820"><p>The only problem I see with a teething ring (and which is why I don't recommend them in the schools) is that it's not an age appropriate alternative. Many of our kids have social skill problems and don't have good networks of friends - last thing we need to do as parents is give them an alternative that would target them even further as "different" etc....</p><p></p><p>Gum, straws, chewy food like dried fruit or beef jerkey, deep breathing exercises are all age appropriate alternatives no matter how old difficult child is. </p><p></p><p>One thing to remember is that we all have sensory supports to help us get through the day - how many of us doodle when we talk on the phone? or twirl our hair? or bite our pens? or drink coffee and smoke cigarettes? Sometimes what helps is think about what helps you deal with anxiety or tension and share that with your difficult child.</p><p></p><p>Most people don't "outgrow" chewing on their clothing. It just gets replaced with a more socially acceptable alternative.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Babbs, post: 72731, member: 3820"] The only problem I see with a teething ring (and which is why I don't recommend them in the schools) is that it's not an age appropriate alternative. Many of our kids have social skill problems and don't have good networks of friends - last thing we need to do as parents is give them an alternative that would target them even further as "different" etc.... Gum, straws, chewy food like dried fruit or beef jerkey, deep breathing exercises are all age appropriate alternatives no matter how old difficult child is. One thing to remember is that we all have sensory supports to help us get through the day - how many of us doodle when we talk on the phone? or twirl our hair? or bite our pens? or drink coffee and smoke cigarettes? Sometimes what helps is think about what helps you deal with anxiety or tension and share that with your difficult child. Most people don't "outgrow" chewing on their clothing. It just gets replaced with a more socially acceptable alternative. [/QUOTE]
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