Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hello all, I need soome advice. Wyatt (3 1/2) Has been bitting everything lately. Everything goes in his mouth. Everytime I go to pick him up at school the teachers give a bad report about how they just cant stop him from bitting stuff (especially stuff that is inappropriate like paper, foam balls, toys, pencils) not that bitting is ever appropriate, but he hasn't bitten any kids yet, thank goodness because he has the DS mishappen teeth that are sharp like shark teeth. He also grinds his teeth a lot (especially during the day) and I am wondering if this is causing him pain. I havnt taken him to the dentist, I know that I probably should. Does anyone have any advice? He is also chewing up his crackers/food and spitting them out into little pieces all over. Not sure what to do. Thanks is advance Candace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I definately would take him to the dentist first. Butr many of our kids did this and still do to some degree. went through a biting phase, even me and little brother especially. He still grinds his teeth occasionally but not near as much as he did when little. Its mostly a sensory issue. WE did lots of oral sensory integration. Also, he may have an ear infection or his sinuses may be bothering him, ive notice nathan's is worse when he is ill. shawna. To: @...: masoncan5@...: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:04:23 +0000Subject: Bitting, teeth grinding Hello all,I need soome advice. Wyatt (3 1/2) Has been bitting everything lately. Everything goes in his mouth. Everytime I go to pick him up at school the teachers give a bad report about how they just cant stop him from bitting stuff (especially stuff that is inappropriate like paper, foam balls, toys, pencils) not that bitting is ever appropriate, but he hasn't bitten any kids yet, thank goodness because he has the DS mishappen teeth that are sharp like shark teeth. He also grinds his teeth a lot (especially during the day) and I am wondering if this is causing him pain. I havnt taken him to the dentist, I know that I probably should. Does anyone have any advice? He is also chewing up his crackers/food and spitting them out into little pieces all over. Not sure what to do.Thanks is advanceCandace _________________________________________________________________ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Have they tried giving him something he CAN chew on, like those P & Q chewys in the speech therapy catalogs? Ecki Mom to Kayla (DS/ASD, 4/5/04) and Laurie (PDD-NOS, 7/12/01) http://oppositekids.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks, He has had a cold for about 3 weeks now, runny nose & cough, lots of mucus, so it may be his sinuses. He has been grinding his teeth for a while but the excessive biting thing has just been going on for a few days. Thanks for the advice a G wrote: I definately would take him to the dentist first. Butr many of our kids did this and still do to some degree. went through a biting phase, even me and little brother especially. He still grinds his teeth occasionally but not near as much as he did when little. Its mostly a sensory issue. WE did lots of oral sensory integration. Also, he may have an ear infection or his sinuses may be bothering him, ive notice nathan's is worse when he is ill. shawna. To: @...: masoncan5@...: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:04:23 +0000Subject: Bitting, teeth grinding Hello all,I need soome advice. Wyatt (3 1/2) Has been bitting everything lately. Everything goes in his mouth. Everytime I go to pick him up at school the teachers give a bad report about how they just cant stop him from bitting stuff (especially stuff that is inappropriate like paper, foam balls, toys, pencils) not that bitting is ever appropriate, but he hasn't bitten any kids yet, thank goodness because he has the DS mishappen teeth that are sharp like shark teeth. He also grinds his teeth a lot (especially during the day) and I am wondering if this is causing him pain. I havnt taken him to the dentist, I know that I probably should. Does anyone have any advice? He is also chewing up his crackers/food and spitting them out into little pieces all over. Not sure what to do.Thanks is advanceCandace __________________________________________________________ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 They have a rubber tube that they give him when he is chewing inappropriately. They had fazed it out but informed me today that they would start using it again. Is it just me or does anyone else feel like your children's teachers think your kid is an inconvience? That is not really the right word I guess, but lately I feel like they never give me good report, they only tell me all of the stuff that he is doing bad or wrong. It is like they expect him to act like the other kids in the class, most of whom are " normal " kids. Sorry just a little upset lately with they way I feel my son is being viewed. eckidatri wrote: Have they tried giving him something he CAN chew on, like those P & Q chewys in the speech therapy catalogs? Ecki Mom to Kayla (DS/ASD, 4/5/04) and Laurie (PDD-NOS, 7/12/01) http://oppositekids.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 has been grinding teeth since before he had teeth. It's worse when he is worried, bored or not feeling well. Mouthing stuff has improved over time; grinding is better on Abilify but still there. But he's happy and we live with the grinding; hoping it continues to improve. Beth Bitting, teeth grinding Hello all, I need soome advice. Wyatt (3 1/2) Has been bitting everything lately. Everything goes in his mouth. Everytime I go to pick him up at school the teachers give a bad report about how they just cant stop him from bitting stuff (especially stuff that is inappropriate like paper, foam balls, toys, pencils) not that bitting is ever appropriate, but he hasn't bitten any kids yet, thank goodness because he has the DS mishappen teeth that are sharp like shark teeth. He also grinds his teeth a lot (especially during the day) and I am wondering if this is causing him pain. I havnt taken him to the dentist, I know that I probably should. Does anyone have any advice? He is also chewing up his crackers/food and spitting them out into little pieces all over. Not sure what to do. Thanks is advance Candace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 > > has been grinding teeth since before he had teeth. It's worse when he is worried, bored or not feeling well. Mouthing stuff has improved over time; grinding is better on Abilify but still there. But he's happy and we live with the grinding; hoping it continues to improve. > > Beth Add my son to the list too with the same what most have posted when bored, anxiety, under the weather, over-stimulated, but also include on other occasion when experiencing acid reflux. Irma,19,DS/ASD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 In a message dated 10/19/2007 9:49:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, brendamcdonnell@... writes: originally started with an orange tube, then green, then finally the chewy tube (which looks like a little pipe) that I previously mentioned. Wyatt's speech therapist should know what type of tube he needs at this time. Apparently there is a hierarchy of tubes, so it's important to be given the right one Trisha has never liked any of the tubes and will not use them. I only say this because not all kids will respond to the same stimuli. It all depends on what sensation they are looking for. For Trisha they did not help with the sensation she was seeking and she refused to use them no matter which ones we tried using. Her favorite oral sensory item is a shoe string with knots tied in multiple places for her to dangle and to mouth as needed and if she can't find her shoestring or I am washing it and she needs it she will get a tissue but she has pretty much stopped mouthing other inappropriate things. The chewing on her fingers is when she is upset but she can be redirected to remove her fingers unless she is extremely upset. Carol Trishasmom She isn't typical, She's Trisha! ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi Candace, Perhaps Wyatt would benefit from a chewy tube. My son, , puts everything in his mouth too, including fingers. The chewy tube is used for oral motor muscle development, as well as fulfilling an oral sensory need. loves it- he took to it naturally and does use it at school as necessary. The website address is: www.chewytube.com. You can order them on line and they're approx. $5 per tube. also grinds his teeth on occasion- it occured more often when he was younger. The dentist said that teeth grinding is not harmful in the short term. I think that the chewy tube may help to resolve this issue too. By the way, if you haven't already found a dentist, it will probably be helpful to make sure that the office has a video/DVD player for your son's favorite shows. I learned the hard way- the first visit was a disaster. As long as I hold in my lap and he is distracted by the video, the hygenist is able to clean his teeth. Good luck! Best, Mom to , 4 yrs. old DS-PDD/NOS To: @...: masoncan5@...: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:04:23 +0000Subject: Bitting, teeth grinding Hello all,I need soome advice. Wyatt (3 1/2) Has been bitting everything lately. Everything goes in his mouth. Everytime I go to pick him up at school the teachers give a bad report about how they just cant stop him from bitting stuff (especially stuff that is inappropriate like paper, foam balls, toys, pencils) not that bitting is ever appropriate, but he hasn't bitten any kids yet, thank goodness because he has the DS mishappen teeth that are sharp like shark teeth. He also grinds his teeth a lot (especially during the day) and I am wondering if this is causing him pain. I havnt taken him to the dentist, I know that I probably should. Does anyone have any advice? He is also chewing up his crackers/food and spitting them out into little pieces all over. Not sure what to do.Thanks is advanceCandace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Candace, originally started with an orange tube, then green, then finally the chewy tube (which looks like a little pipe) that I previously mentioned. Wyatt's speech therapist should know what type of tube he needs at this time. Apparently there is a hierarchy of tubes, so it's important to be given the right one. - To: @...: masoncan5@...: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:40:44 -0700Subject: Re: Re: Bitting, teeth grinding They have a rubber tube that they give him when he is chewing inappropriately. They had fazed it out but informed me today that they would start using it again. Is it just me or does anyone else feel like your children's teachers think your kid is an inconvience? That is not really the right word I guess, but lately I feel like they never give me good report, they only tell me all of the stuff that he is doing bad or wrong. It is like they expect him to act like the other kids in the class, most of whom are " normal " kids. Sorry just a little upset lately with they way I feel my son is being viewed. eckidatri wrote: Have they tried giving him something he CAN chew on, like those P & Q chewys in the speech therapy catalogs?EckiMom to Kayla (DS/ASD, 4/5/04) and Laurie (PDD-NOS, 7/12/01)http://oppositekids.blogspot.com/---------------------------------Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Hi, Your post sounds exactly like my . She is almost 5 now. She also chews, mouths, bites etc. When she's about to bite or mouth inappropriate things, we automatically give her an " appropriate " object. This was so hard for years to do, and still is, but what helped me was to keep a small bag in the main area where she plays and can't get to, of the appropriate chew toys. The chew tubes she loves. This seemed to slow down after while, so I there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. We just take the paper, whatever it is away, say no chewing on paper or if she bites us or teachers, we do, a firm " NO! No bites! " We notice she does it a lot when she's overstimulated etc. She also chews crackers and dribbles them, smears them etc. So I am not sure what to do about that. All I can really say is, boy, do I retate to your post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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