One More Thing....

I have to explain about Caelan chewing on the comb in the video where he is singing "The Wheels on the Bus"

That is another aspect of all of the sensory processing problems. He puts EVERYTHING in his mouth now. He is constantly looking for something to chew on. (Seeking sensory input) It's not a bad thing... it's actually good. It just becomes a problem sometimes due to choking hazards, something I never have had to worry about. It is a need for him though.... telling him not to do it is not the solution. It is much more complex than that.

We are in the process of ordering some chewies for him.... they are specially designed for kids who have this type of need. The goal is to encourage him to chew on those or specific items that are "Okay" for him to chew instead of the couch pillows, rocks, combs, anything he can get his hands on....

That is all for now.... it's late. And we have to be up in the morning! Sleep well everyone!