David Decides about Thumbsucking

SKU: 2519
Regular price $16.95
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David Decides about Thumbsucking book cover featuring a boy with short hair, holding his thumb to his mouth, in a colorful...
Back cover of "David Decides about Thumbsucking," featuring text about the book and author, including ISBN and publisher d...

David Decides about Thumbsucking

SKU: 2519
Regular price $16.95
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David Decides about Thumbsucking by Susan Heitler, Ph.D. | TalkTools®

David Decides about Thumbsucking

David Decides about Thumbsucking is a classic children's book that tells the story of a young boy who learns to stop sucking his thumb with the encouragement of his family and a caring therapist. SLPs, orofacial myofunctional therapists, occupational therapists, and parents widely use this book as a therapeutic tool to motivate children to change thumbsucking habits that can affect oral development and dentition. It pairs naturally with Emily's Sister for clinicians building a library of habit-elimination resources, and complements TalkTools oral placement therapy tools used in broader habit-change programs.

  • Relatable narrative helps children understand why thumbsucking is a habit worth changing
  • Encourages children to take ownership of the behavior change process
  • Useful supplement to orofacial myofunctional therapy programs targeting oral habits
  • Accessible language and illustrations appropriate for young children ages 4 and up
  • Supports concepts taught in TalkTools oral habit elimination training for SLPs and OMT specialists
  • Orofacial myofunctional therapists working with children on habit elimination programs
  • SLPs and dentists supporting clients with thumbsucking or oral habit disorders
  • Parents and caregivers looking for age-appropriate resources to introduce habit change
  • Children ages 4 and up who are ready to stop thumbsucking
  • 1 x David Decides about Thumbsucking (Paperback, children's book)
Author Susan Heitler, Ph.D.
Format Paperback (children's book)
SKU 2519
  • Handle with clean, dry hands
  • Store in a dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight
  • Avoid bending the spine; lay flat for long-term storage
Warning: This book is a motivational resource and is not a substitute for clinical assessment and treatment of oral habits by a qualified therapist.