I failed to go into detail - the child puts everything and I mean everything in her mouth. We have tried the teething ring around her wrist, her mother has visited both the dentist and her pediatriacian - to no avail - she has even been found peeling paint off of the walls, trying to eat it - the little girl is very verbal, and developmentally on the right track, however, in my 10 years in this business, I have never encountered someone who is so very oral - your criticisms were acknowledged, however, I do not believe one can always look at a situation as "black and white". We had a child psychologist visit the school to observe her - she was speechless! So, if there is anyone out there who might have the "magic trick" to solve this problem, bring it on.....!
2006-10-08 04:56:29 · 12 answers · asked by Leslie F 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
My apologies for over-reacting yesterday. I think you understand the concern though!
My guess is that it is more than a case of getting the child to stop putting things in her mouth, there is probably something deeper going on. I would recommend seeing a neurologist - they will do a lot of tests and are good at getting to the bottom of things. I don't know any more of the details... how she is in the other areas of development... but it could even be a sign of autism.
Good luck to you and that family!
2006-10-08 05:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by Kaitelia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be pica? Does she try to eat what she's putting in her mouth (besides the paint)? This usually signals a deficit in vitamins, minerals, esp iron. Do a google on it. It's a phenomena where individuals are compelled to eat non-food items in large amounts. It can range from ice-chewing (mild), to the irresistable, and given in to urge to eat dirt, bugs anything like that. I would suggest getting second opinons, or third or fourth, ad naseum, until someone figures it out. Please make sure she doesn't eat anymore paint! Or god forbid choke on something. Keep close watch until you can get a handle on her situation. Good luck. Edit: Weird, everytime I go to answer something lately, someone has already answered the same before I'm through typing, lol, great minds think alike.
2006-10-08 05:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Hello 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs someone to make her aware each and every time something goes in her mouth that shouldn't be. It may very well be a serious oral fixation set on an early age, but try having her carry a drink with her. Any time she thinks she needs something in her mouth, encourage the drink. If she was older, hard candies (sugarless of course) is a great alternative. Maybe even now, ice chips.
2006-10-08 14:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mish B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem when I was a child, my mom was doing the same thing as you, freaking out. But my mom started to realize that it was all impulse, sounds harsh, but she tied my hands to my pants (velcroe around the wrists tied to the pants, when I was in the car seat, or sitting watching a movie, but not when I was playing or running around) so I couldn't put my hands to my mouth. AND IT WORKED!!!! after a few weeks, I was still kinda doing it, but she noticed a difference. Also my mom says to try and put gross tasting stuff on her finger tips (a spray of some sort or that gross tasting nail polish to keep you from biting your nails) and keep putting it on. It's all a learned behaviour thing, she'll grow out of it. good luck!
2006-10-08 05:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A well process is to invite him what those phrases imply? Chances are he's going to feel they are simply remark adjectives (my older brother suggestion f***ing intended "very large" whilst he used to be a child), perhaps should you give an explanation for to him that those phrases honestly imply nasty matters he's going to give up utilising them. Alternatively, I uncover hanging cleaning soap in a little one's mouth imply, however a soapy flannel within the mouth is much less offensive and does the trick of "washing the mouth out" simply as good.
2016-08-29 06:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be pica? That's a condition where the child craves all sorts of strange substances. It can usually be corrected by adding vitamins or food supplements. Talk to a nutritionist.
2006-10-08 05:04:22 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, try to attract her attention to any thing else like; cartoon movie or a game with children. Also to punish her ( kindly) to tell her that is wrong; for example, will not have a candy like other children. by the way children are very intelligent & I think that she will catch the message quickly ensh2 allah.Wuth my best wishes
2006-10-08 07:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by mariam s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try taking a video of her in action and showing it to her. She might be a little young for this feedback technique, but I've seen a similar technique (audiotaping whining and playing it back) work wonders... might be worth a try.
2006-10-08 05:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by shelleyq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking up info and activities on sensory intergration disorders. The psych didn't think it was Pica??
2006-10-10 08:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by stargirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No magic trick, It looks like OCD. Which can be controlled with medication
2006-10-08 05:02:26 · answer #10 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋