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My 2 Yr Old Has Been Pinching, Scratching And Biting. He Does It For Sensory Input (I Think) As He Is Not Angry Or Upset When He Does It.
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posted January 27, 2013
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I would recommend finding an OT to work with you to develop a sensory diet. At various times, we've used Wilbarger dry-brushing, a weighted vest, chewies, an electric toothbrush, a mini-trampoline, a swing, a kicking strap for her chair, and fidgets like a Koosh.

posted January 27, 2013
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I would recommend getting a good Occupational Therapist and getting a sensory diet started. We used the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol, joint compressions,weighted blankets. A good OT can evaluate your child and steer you in the right direction. It's never to early to start teaching your child to fill his own sensory needs in a healthy way.

posted January 31, 2013
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My 2 year old does the same things. Our OT had a bunch of recommendations. I would definitely check in to that. One thing you could try that my son loves is a vibrating teether. You can get one that looks like a bunch of grapes in the baby section at target or they have some at babies r us. It seems to help him.

posted January 30, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks! I've been thinking about chewies but I'm not sure if its worth spending money on. I asked his teachers to try them at day tx and he didn't use them. Know of any great ones?

posted January 27, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Sounds like he needs increased sensory, check with OT. Research sensory input items on line. If your crafty you can make some cheap yourself. I have started to make things myself and even sell some.

posted January 27, 2013

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