A Gentle, Encouraging Program for Stopping Thumbsucking
My program is based on the highly successful approach developed by Rosemarie A. Van Norman detailed in her outstanding book "Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child."
My program to help eliminate thumb and finger sucking is based on positive behavior modification… and it does just that… rewards favor behavior in a positive and encouraging manner. The program usually consists of 4 visits (once weekly for 3 weeks, then a 6 week appointment... and it’s time to celebrate!!!) Many children stop sucking within the first 1-5 days. On the first visit I ask the child if they are ready to give up their thumb. I have found that most children are very ready to give up their sucking habit, but lack the help and motivation to do so. If the child says “yes” they are ready, then I continue with the program.
Pre-treatment photographs are taken to document any changes to teeth over the course of the program. See our Smiles Gallery for pictures of some of our successful (and happy!) graduates of our program!
7 Year Old Before the Program
7 Year Old 6 Weeks After Elimination of Sucking Habit
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7 Year Old Before the Program
7 Year Old 6 Months After Elimination of Sucking Habit
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7 Year Old Before the Treatment
7 Year Old 4 Weeks After Elimination of Sucking Habit
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11 Year Old Before Treatment
11 Year Old 6 Weeks After Elimination of Sucking Habit
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Isaac with his 6 week Chart and no thumb sucking!
Contact Gresham Speech Therapy to arrange an evaluation today!
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