Monday, November 11, 2013
Archive of Shannon's Webinar: ADHD & Sensory Integration Interventions
If you missed my Complimentary Webinar last week, it's not too late to check it out! You can go to the link below and see the archived broadcast. Through this link you can also access the Q & A portion of the Webinar. Please feel free to share.
Hi Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI just watched your webinar--it was fantastic! I have a question. I have a child (boy) who demonstrates a lot of the inattentiveness/hyperactivity symptoms. He also constantly is sucking on things: pencil, sleeves, shirt, erasers, toys, manipulatives-anything he can find. Do you have any interventions for children who consistently suck on things? I am constantly reminding him not to suck on things. I tell him the item has germs, it could make him sick, hurt his tummy, etc. but it hasn't changed his behavior. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Olivia
Hi Olivia-
DeleteThanks for your post, I am glad you found the Webinar informative. Sometimes proprioceptive input (deep pressure tasks like the crate exchange, crab walks, wall push ups, etc.) can help. Another option depending on the age of the student is allowing to chew gum during class. I know that this is usually a strict school rule but for some they need that oral activity to help keep them focused. There are chewy tubes and other oral motor fidgets (that go on the end of the pencil) that are good but if he is in a regular classroom it can become disruptive and very "germy"
Remember it isn't something he can help or stop from doing there is a reason he is seeking it, we just aren't sure why. Trial and error with the proprioceptive exercises will tell you if that might help. Try doing the exercises and then track to see improvement. I load about 20 paperclips into my right pocket and put one in my left pocket when I see the behavior to see when its at its peek. With the intervention you will see the time reduce if it working, if that makes sense.
Best Wishes!
Shannon