Mom reports:
Tommy has reached an age and ability level that allows him to identify some of his own sensory needs and problems. Hooray! In the past few months he has taken to eating plastic cups. He doesn’t actually eat them. He just bites down so hard that he actually cracks, breaks and removes chunks of the plastic cup. “Mom, I NEED to bite down really had to focus on what I’m reading or doing.” I understand what he wants but we are running out of cups rapidly, so I need to find another outlet for this teeth clenching or jaw locking vestibular issue.
I am a teacher aid to a 6th grade student with Aspergers. He chews on plastic straws (has his favorite color) and one straw generally lasts 1/2 a day. Hope this helps.
Joy, this has been an incredible help! Tommy took to the straws and his fingers are looking better.