Abstract
Evaluated treatment for thumb-sucking in a randomized trial. Study included 22 children, ages 4-11, who displayed chronic thumb-sucking. Treatment included aversive taste and a reward system. Significant results were obtained at posttest, with 12 cessations at 3-month follow-up and 20 at 1 year. Participating parents, pediatricians, and pediatric psychologists validated treatment acceptability. Results support the treatment as an alternative to common medical and dental advice about thumb-sucking. Directions for future research are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 57-65 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of pediatric psychology |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 1 1990 |
Keywords
- Aversive taste treatment
- Habit disorders
- Thumb-sucking
- Treatment acceptability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
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Friman, P. C., & Leibowitz, J. M. (1990). An effective and acceptable treatment alternative for chronic thumb- and finger-sucking. Journal of pediatric psychology, 15(1), 57-65. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/15.1.57