Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all,
my 4 years old soon to be 5 daughter is ASD has sensory integration disorder, she likes to chew on non food items like play dough, glue stick, pen, plastics etc. She is non- verbal.
We have tried massage her mouth using brush, vibrating brush etc but it’s not improving.
Any strategies will be much appreciated!
Thanks
Jenny
Hi Jenny, We have a page here on the NAS site about food related issues, including pica (eating or chewing non-edible items) with some advice and stretegies which might be helpful to you, and can be found here - https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/eating/all-audiences If you'd like to speak to someone directly, you could also try one of our helplines, which you can find here - https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/contact-us
Hope this is of some help, Ross - mod