Oral sensory comfort

[KinderWild]

Not sure this is the right thread title but I have a 6 yr old suspected ADHD who uses a dummy at home. We had tried to get him to drop it but it seems to offer much needed comfort and emotional regulation. At school he does not have this and in periods where he experiences anxiety he sucks clothing. This is often the sleeve of a jumper but when no jumper it's the neck of a t shirt. This means he had a soaking wet top which is unpleasant for him but also other kids make comment/notice. I wonder if there is something I can give him to meet this need which would be discreet and avoid him drenching his top.

Should say I gave ADHD diagnosed as an adult. School are not supportive/see no signs of ADHD. From my experience I believe he is unlikely to struggle academically but may struggle socially and with anxiety and self esteem.

I had a shoulder bag with a strap of a texture that I liked chewing, which I was allowed to wear in class (Yr6). Every few weeks I would chew right through it and get a new strap sewn on. No one seemed especially bothered by it.

Try chewellery. I think pencil toppers are the most discreet, or maybe a wristband. At six peers tend to be relatively accepting and a pendant might draw less attention than you'd think. Maybe get one in the same colour as his school jumper. It's well worth getting it established in infants, it gets harder as they get older.

I've also seen a recommendation to tie a bickipeg onto the wrist or inside the jumper cuff.