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A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chapel Hill, NC

I guess this is her oral sensory and/or stimming? We are watching 30 min of Mickey Mouse clubhouse....

November 15, 2012
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You are welcome. Another thing the OT told me was thick liquids - milk shakes.

November 16, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

Try using straws - little coffee stirrers.

November 16, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

A agree. It might also be a result of a vitamin deficiency. I sould recommend having some blood work done and if nothing shows up, take your child to an oral motor specialist.

November 15, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

@EvelynRepass, thanks!! I bought her some chewlery but she gets drool everywhere. :)

November 16, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

@A MyAutismTeam Member, thanks for the info! She just had metabolic and genetic testing with all the basic stuff... I thought she would be more oral sensory when upset or anxious.. but it seems at any time...

November 16, 2012 (edited)

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