Latest gross habit: Fox will lick his hand, from palm to fingertip. Often preceded by touching something inappropriate (car tire, dirt). He also stuffs a good deal of his hand in his mouth now, when they are not full with clutching his blanket or tractor. This is not exactly something completely new - he will often eat non-food items if we give him the chance (ie, chapstick, playdough, lotion to name a few). However, it definitely appears as if this is happening more often and more intensely.
I suspect this is a sensory thing, but it's gross and so we'll be endeavoring to stop it. Of course, that means figuring out exactly why he's doing it, and to find an acceptable replacement and/or fix the root problem. Here's another fun thing about being a parent - having to figure out why your child is doing the things he's doing! As we were told on the Learning Journey into ASD, you have to learn to be a detective! Well, here's hoping we figure this one out soon, it drives me nuts!
:Duan
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