Kids can get fixated on oral habits, such as thumb sucking. Thumb sucking can seem harmless, as many kids grow out of it over time. However, when this is not the case, studies show that this habit can negatively impact your child’s dentition and speech production.
Thumb Sucking & Oral Habits
How We Help?
Speech therapy which targets thumb sucking and other oral habits is based on positive behavior therapy and involves shaping a new behaviour through the use of reinforcement and structured periods of practice. The primary aim of this type of therapy is to reduce old habits by establishing oral awareness.
This service is offered at all three of our Perth clinics – Shenton Park, Success and Baldivis – with therapy tailored to each child’s individual habits and goals.
Thumb Sucking and Oral Habit Therapy in Perth – Three Clinic Locations
Persistent thumb sucking and oral habits can affect a child’s dental development and speech production over time. Kid Speak’s speech pathologists use positive behaviour support and structured practice to help children become aware of and gradually reduce these habits. This service is available at all three of our Perth clinics, making it easy for families across the metro area to access support.
Shenton Park (2/155 Onslow Road) – thumb sucking and oral habit therapy for families from Subiaco, Nedlands, Claremont, Floreat, Wembley, City Beach, Jolimont and surrounding western suburbs.
Success (8/640 Beeliar Drive) – thumb sucking and oral habit therapy for families from Cockburn, Bibra Lake, Jandakot, Leeming, Atwell, Aubin Grove, Hammond Park, Beeliar and surrounding southern suburbs.
Baldivis (17 Settlers Avenue) – thumb sucking and oral habit therapy for families from Baldivis, Rockingham, Warnbro, Safety Bay, Port Kennedy, Kwinana, Wellard and surrounding south-eastern suburbs.
Fill out the contact form below to book an assessment or find out more about this service at your nearest Kid Speak clinic.
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