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How can i stop my son's bad habit of spitting or his sakiva out at me or anyone else?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Depends on his age: Need to know his developmental level (/cognitive function) and his age to suggest an appropriate behavioral modification strategy--what works for a 14year old won't work w/ a 4 year old.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/8/2013

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