Hey Sara, Recently you had a parent open question meeting in Corpus Christi, TX. I was there with my 8 month old baby. You were talking to a woman who’s 5-ish son with Down syndrome was repeatedly hitting his chin. You mentioned he was satisfying a feeling that was in his jaw by that action. […]
Ask A Therapist: Bite Tube Hierarchy for TMJ Stimulation
Dear TalkTools, My son, David, is 4 years old and has Down syndrome. He has, in the last year, started chewing on his tongue. I have tried giving him the P & Q to chew on and also the Gator Jiggler. The Gator works for a time and the P’s and Q’s do not seem […]
Ask A Therapist: Teeth Grinding
My child has no problems with eating or drinking, but grinds his teeth until I want to grind mine! His dentist says it’s common in kids with Down syndrome. I saw your teeth grinding items and wondered if they might help? He is 5 years old, does not speak much – he imitates sounds, growls […]
Ask A Therapist: Teeth Grinding
My child has no problems with eating or drinking, but grinds his teeth until I want to grind mine! His dentist says it’s common in kids with Down syndrome. I saw your teeth grinding items and wondered if they might help? He is 5 years old, does not speak much – he imitates sounds, growls […]