Parents are distressed by it.
Children can suffer harmful effects as a result of it.
Com-Tech Therapeutics wants to help. Speech and swallowing problems can result, and appearance can be affected. Therapy to eliminate oral sucking habits focuses on ways to motivate children and adults to WANT to bring these habits under control. The key to therapy is getting the individual to take responsibility for changing the behavior and help the family maintain a positive atmosphere throughout the process. What works well for one child may not work for another.