How can sucking be eliminated?
Through a program of positive behavior modification and reinforcement, most children will stop sucking after 3 weekly visits. They usually require 6-week and 6-month check-ups after that.Who should do the treatment?
Treatment should be done by an oral facial myologist who has advanced training in digit sucking. The speech-language pathologists at Jodie K. Schuller & Associates have completed advanced training in tongue thrust and digit sucking and have helped many of these children.What is the parents role?
The parents role is to provide empathy and support. The oral facial myologist and the program will motivate the children to accept responsibility for their finger sucking habits and eliminate them.“After trying many techniques to stop my 5 year old daughter from sucking her fingers, I enrolled her in the Finger Sucking Program at Jodie K. Schuller & Associates. I’m thrilled to say that it was successful! Her “coach,” made it so much fun that my daughter couldn’t wait for her visits and “pep talks” over the phone. A big thank you to Jodie Schuller & Associates for helping Dara to break her 5 year habit.”
- Lisa Pite, Parent
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