duct tape?
I know, I really am kidding.
NL goes through this occasionally. And if he's not talking he's whistling, humming, clearing his throat, what have you - it's like he just HAS to make some kind of noise. And he really is not conscious of doing it. I've tried refocusing him, sometimes it works, but often times he just does whatever in addition to the talking, humming, etc.
I don't know how to stop it either. I've explained to him that sometimes, I really just NEED to not hear him, so can he please go outside or go to his room? And when he's not in this "phase" he understands why I ask that of him.
He also has this habit of trying to figure out songs on the piano or recorder. He's actually a quite good musician, but again, after the 400th time of going through some part of a song, it does get to me!
Good luck - and when you find the answer, tell me!!!
