A member asked:

My 2 years old boy have a strange tick he press his nails on my hand that cause abrasion on my skin, he is doing well otherwise how to stop his tick?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Trim his nails &: file them smooth. Learn what situations precipitate the behavior. Buy soft rubber balls that fit in the palm of his hand. Tell him, " It hurts when you squeeze my hand, so I'm giving you a special "Mommy ball" to squeeze. Put one in his pocket. When he starts to squeeze your hand, squat down to his eye level. In a low, calm voice say, "Time to squeeze your ball". Praise him when he uses the ball.

Answered 8/21/2017

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