Oral Input
What Is Oral Sensory Seeking? Signs, Causes, and Support
Does your child constantly chew on clothing, pencils, or other objects? Learn what oral sensory seeking is, why it ha...
5 Easy Ways to Add Chew Toys to Your Daily Routine (Without Overwhelm)
Adding chew toys doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are 5 simple ways to build them into your child’s routine with...
Helping Kids Self-Regulate Through Oral Input
Chewing isn’t just a habit—it’s a self-regulation tool. Learn how oral input helps kids stay calm and focused, and ho...
Oral Fixation in Autism: Safe Ways to Support Chewing
Oral fixation in autism is often a sensory need, not a behavior problem. Here’s why kids chew and how to support them...
Why Do Some Kids Chew on Their Shirts?
Shirt chewing can be confusing for parents, but it’s often linked to oral sensory needs. Learn what it means and how ...
Special Needs Oral Chew Devices: Alerting (Stimulating) vs Calming
Oral chews can be highly beneficial for children with special needs, offering both alerting and calming effects depe...
Chews That Can Help Children With Anxiety
Recognizing Anxiety Symptoms: Watch for signs like:
Nervousness or agitation
Trouble focusing or sleeping
Excessiv...
An Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist’s View On Chewing
Q: How are chews used in ABA therapy?
A: Chews help manage biting and oral behaviors by providing a s...
Chewable In the Classroom
In preschool settings, chewable can greatly benefit children who need oral sensory input, such as those with autism o...
Choosing the Right Item for Child’s Chewing Style
Giving a special needs child something to chew on, if they have the tendency, can help the child in a variety of ways...
Strategies to Soothe and Calm
Handling a child’s public meltdown can be challenging, especially for those with anxiety, ADHD, sensory disorders, or...
Signs that my child is an oral sensory seeker
If your child frequently seeks intense flavors, temperatures, or smells, or chews on non-edible items like pencils or...