My Lil One Is 3yrs Old! Has Autism & ADHD! I'm Having A Problem With Him Licking Everything!!!From The TV Screen To Counters Screens On The Doors Toys Everything!!!! He Will Also Walk Over And Lay His Head On My Shoulder And Lick All Down My Arm!! He Just Licks Everything!! Does Anyone Know WHY They Do This?? Does Anyone Know What To Do To Get Him To Stop?? Going Crazy!! Afraid He's Going To Get Sick!! Help???
Our daughter did the same thing but with constant and consistent redirection for six months we have seen an enormous improvement. I just look at it as she is building her immune system. They might pick up a cold but they most likely won't get anything horrible AND I have an excellent reason for my dirty windows.
I also have a 2.5 yr old who was constantly licking and putting everything in his mouth. We also used one sensory straws and they did help. I also noticed whenever my son was congested ( allergies or a sniffle) he would go right back to it, we addressed the allergies and it helped immensely.
My son started putting things in his mouth again too. The only thing he licks from time to time is the Windows or glass in screen door. I bought some stuff from
Autism Community Store
It's an on-line store. Just Google it cause I can't remember the exact website. But they have all kinds of things for oral sensory. My son doesn't put much in his mouth anymore, but we can re-direct to items he's allowed to chew on on the rare occasions he does.
A few other on-line stores
Autism toys & more.com
Autismshop.com
Hi Debra, have you tried any sensory integration websites? They sell things like sensory chewing/sucking straws and stuff for kids that have a real need to orally fixate. My 13 yr. old still puts things in his mouth, but it's gotten so much better as he's gotten older.