My six year old dd is being investigated for Aspergers. We're sure she has it as she ticks all the boxes. Over the last few months she has developed a sucking habit. She loves sucking on her big toe but if it's not available she will suck on clothes (including other people's) random objects and her hair. I'd really like to get her something appropriate to suck on but she's very sensitive about it because my husband (who was feeling fed up but now regrets it) said he would get her a dummy. She claims she does not suck on things in school because it is not allowed (and of course rules are important =) ), but as she comes home with wet patches on her cardigan I'm pretty sure she does it at school too.
Any suggestions on suitable items that she could have to suck on that would appeal to a six year old girl? Her teacher and school are great and would probably be ok with her bringing something to school if need be but I think dd would refuse from a worry that it's not the done thing (again, the rules), but at least she could have it at home and it would keep everything else in the house from getting soggy =)
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objects to suck for 6 year old
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SaltaKatten · 17/06/2015 21:55
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