Thumb Sucking Centre Adelaide in Prospect, South Australia | Medical and health

Thumb Sucking Centre Adelaide

Locality: Prospect, South Australia

Address: 1 Pulsford rd, Prospect 5082 Prospect, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.thethumbsuckingcentre.com.au

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25.01.2022 Children need to part of the solution when quitting the habit. Great information from our mentors The Thumbsucking Clinic

25.01.2022 Proud to be part of a unique Australia wide health care team.

25.01.2022 Wow! What a pleasure it has been to help this little superstar and her lovely family on their journey. Miss A was a great example in showing that timing is imperative. Waiting until the child feels ready and empowered is so important for success. Well done Miss A on completing your program - you no longer suck your thumb!

24.01.2022 Are you at the end of your rope trying to help your child stop sucking their thumb? We've been there as parents...the frustration, the guilt..sometimes the embarrassment too that your child is still sucking. We can HELP! ... We are proudly Adelaide's one and only clinic to help children stop sucking their thumbs, fingers and dummies. All run by a paediatric speech pathologist. Our programs offer children something that empowers them and makes them feel like a star. Often kids want to stop sucking but they just don't know how. We can HELP! ...which can definitely help with the mum guilt and frustration too!

24.01.2022 It started with my own little girl. A keen dummy sucker who popped her thumb in her mouth the day I took her dummy away. Her thumb was a part of her life since then. I tried everything to try and help her break the habit...bandaids, bitter nail polish, talks with dentists, psychologists, showing her pictures of crooked teeth and orthodontic appliances, getting frustrated with her, bribes (oh the bribes!)..but nothing stopped the habit.... Why was I, a paediatric speech pathologist unable to help her? This lead me to my study into the psychological and physiological causes and affects of thumb sucking and why it can be so tricky for some kids to quit. This is how Thumb Sucking Centre Adelaide was born and I feel so privileged to help your child! Book an appointment now to start your childs special journey. [email protected]

24.01.2022 A new year and new opportunities to help lots of special little people! Check out our latest blog post on simple tricks and tips to help children stop sucking their thumbs. https://www.thethumbsuckingcentre.com.au/blog/... Try the simple stuff first, but as always we are here if you need extra help. [email protected]

23.01.2022 Our latest blog post is up now...Getting rid of the dummy. When, how and why it is important. https://www.thethumbsuckingcentre.com.au/blog/

23.01.2022 It was so good to be back in the clinic today! Here are two of the superstars I saw today. Two girls on either ends of their Quit journey. One on her Quit Day - about to start the program, feeing a little nervous and excited rolled into one! ... The other was finishing up her program. Feeling so proud of what she accomplished once she put her mind to it! I wish they could have crossed paths

22.01.2022 Fantastic tips from our mentor Carla at The Thumb Sucking Clinic. as certified clinicians from the TSC, this is what we do everyday in our lovely clinic. Check it out!

21.01.2022 With all that has been happening in the last week, it is with a heavy heart that the doors to Thumbsucking Centre Adelaide will close for the moment. Treating oral habits is not essential right now. Your familys health and well-being is. ... We are offering Telehealth consultations to our current patients to complete their treatment and we will be in touch. Stay safe everyone, I am looking forward to seeing you in the clinic very soon. Emily

21.01.2022 Children can suck their thumbs for many different reasons. Often other issues need to be addressed before the thumb sucking habit. Finding the right time for each child is paramount for success. There is no one size fits all approach as each child is unique. Today was this special girls Quit appointment. She has had a long road leading to today and was all smiles to get started! She is now ready to say goodbye to her thumb sucking for good! ... Go Miss E!

20.01.2022 Ive heard it time and time again. Give the baby a dummy so it doesnt end up sucking their thumb...you can throw away a dummy, you cant throw away a thumb. Giving your baby a dummy doesn't mean that they won't suck their thumb. Often I see children who started sucking their thumb the day their dummy is taken away. Sucking for babies is normal. Each child will usually have a preference over a dummy, thumb or neither!... What we do know for sure is that non nutritive sucking on either dummies or thumbs and fingers should cease by 18 months.

20.01.2022 This is a great article from the Australian Allergy Centre about the importance of children breathing through their noses and how mouth breathing can affect their development. Have a look at your kids breathing during the day and night..do they breathe through their nose or mouths? https://www.australianallergycentre.com.au/not-just-a-blo/

18.01.2022 As an airways focussed clinic, we understand the importance of sleep and ask the questions that often no one asks about your childs breathing and sleep.

16.01.2022 Thumb Sucking Centre Adelaide has reached 100 likes! Thank you to all our followers and of course to the wonderful families we have the privilege of helping.

16.01.2022 Sleep quality is something we are very passionate about in our clinic. Does your child experience any of these symptoms? If they do, then they might not be getting the quality sleep they need for their growing bodies and brain development.

15.01.2022 I love this post from Carla and The Thumb Sucking Clinic. Timing is everything when choosing to quit the habit. We are back helping your little people and booking patients in from this Saturday 23rd May!

15.01.2022 If you are concerned about your child's thumb sucking, we are here to help.

13.01.2022 It’s not always easy, but it is worth it!

13.01.2022 LIMITED NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR 2018! We are now booking new patients into the end of November so if you would like to see us before Christmas, you need to email and make an appointment! Email now [email protected] and we can begin helping you and your child.

10.01.2022 How old is too old for my child to be sucking their thumb? This is one of the questions we get asked most in our clinic. Sucking is a natural physiological act for babies. Its calming and helps settle the little ones, along with providing them with nutrition. ... However, it reaches a point when we want this sucking behaviour to stop...We want all sucking habits to slow and stop by 3 years old. This will enable childrens faces, jaws and teeth to grow to their full potential along with helping their speech and language development. If you are concerned about your childs sucking habit before the age of 3, it is always best to get it checked out. We have plenty of suggestions to help with your childs oral development. If you'd like your child seen by our paediatric speech pathologist, why not give us an email and make an appointment? [email protected]

08.01.2022 We are thrilled to be reopening to patients on Saturday 23rd May!We are thrilled to be reopening to patients on Saturday 23rd May!

08.01.2022 I love this message. As a TSC certified clinic, we are always focussed on the whole child. Choosing the right time to quit is paramount for success. Give us an email if you would like more information about our services. [email protected]

06.01.2022 How old is too old for thumb and finger sucking? Try the simple tricks first..but we are here to help when you need.

05.01.2022 Reminders! For some children, all they need is a few simple reminders to stop their thumb and finger sucking habits. Bandaids have been a common 'go to' tool to stop oral sucking habits. However, how you use them is vital for children's success.... Quick tips when using bandaids as a reminder: 1) Make sure the child knows that they are a simple reminder, not a punishment. A child who feels confident and proud of their choices is more likely to succeed. 2) Have the child put them on themselves. A child who feels in control is more likely to comply and be successful. Try the simple stuff first, sometimes it's all that is needed! Remember we are always here to help if you need!

05.01.2022 We are a proud TSC certified clinic and are here to help your child quit this tricky habit. We use gentle but affective methods which make your child feel like a champion!

04.01.2022 A fascinating read - as a clinician who is airway focussed I always make sure I talk to parents about this topic. This is absolutely worth a read if you are parent concerned about your child's sleep, learning or behaviour. The research shows that children who have sleep disordered breathing can have eerily similar presentation to children with ADD and ADHD.... "Karen Bonuck, a professor of family and social medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, is known for her work on a 2012 study of 11,000 children published in the journal Pediatrics. It found that those with snoring, mouth breathing or apnea (in which a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep) were 40 percent to 100 percent more likely than those without the sleep issues to have behaviours resembling ADHD by age 7."

04.01.2022 Here is a lovely video from our friends and mentors at the Thumb Sucking Clinic. Check out this free video with some general tips and tricks to help your child with their thumb and finger sucking.

04.01.2022 Our last day of seeing clients for the year and we finished on a high with this little superstar. Well done Miss A on completing the 4 month program and for stopping sucking your thumb forever! You are a star!

02.01.2022 Its not always easy, but it is worth it!

02.01.2022 Happy International Womens Day. We're here to support you and your children.

02.01.2022 A lovely simple explanation about mouth breathing in our kids and why we want to avoid it.

02.01.2022 The dreaded open bite... This type of bite can be the result of prolonged dummy and thumb sucking. Not only can prolonged sucking affect children's teeth and jaw development, it can also effect their speech. If possible, it's important to get rid of the dummy or thumb before the permanent teeth start erupting, at around 5 years old. ... We are here if you need help with your child's sucking habit. [email protected]

01.01.2022 LIMITED NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR 2018! We are now booking new patients for the end of November and early December. If you would like to see us before Christmas, now is the time to email and make an appointment!... Email now [email protected] and we can begin helping you and your child.

01.01.2022 Mouth breathing is often overlooked by both parents and professionals, but no matter how common it may be, it needs to be addressed. Mouth breathing, especially occurring at a young age, changes the development of a persons face. It makes their face long, chin recessed, nose drop, nostrils flare, teeth crooked, and smile gummy.