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My Son,7, Keeps Pulling Hair And Grabbing People's Head To Put Near His Head. Idk What To Do. We've Tried The Nice Hands Thing And Nothing.

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Washington, IL
March 19
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My 8 yr old son looooooves hair. Touching it or smelling it. One of his therapists gave him a curtain tassel to touch. He really likes it because it's soft like hair. Maybe give it a try? Or a super soft stuffed animal. So much of finding what works is trial and error. Good luck!

March 19

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