@theot_mom: If your child’s shirts are constantly ending up with stretched-out collars, wet spots, or tiny holes from chewing, there’s usually more to the story. For many children, shirt chewing is a way to get oral sensory input. It can help them feel calm, focused, organized, or regulated when their nervous system is craving more sensory feedback. Instead of only trying to stop the behavior, it can be helpful to provide appropriate opportunities for oral sensory input throughout the day. This might include chewy or crunchy snacks, drinking through a straw, blowing activities, or safe chewing tools designed for kids who seek oral input. Have you noticed your child chewing more when they’re concentrating, bored, overwhelmed, or tired? Comment CHEW and I’ll send you links to some of my favorite oral sensory tools and alternatives.

Olivia | The OT Mom

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