Tics, hair pulling, nail biting can be treated by?
No intervention required REF: OP Ghai 7th ed p. 37 Habit disorders: Head banging, rocking of body, teeth grinding, thumb sucking, hair pulling are repititive disorders seen in children in age group of 6 months to 2 years. They are benign and self limited. These movements seem to serve as means of tension discharging in children. As children become older, they learn to inhibit some of their rythmic patterns. Undue attention by parents can lead to aggravation of these problems.
Mind fullness
Social habit training
Habit and response prevention
No intervention required