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University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies
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Publication Date
2014
Abstract/ Summary
Children bite for a variety of reasons. Biting behavior provides clues to how children are feeling, their stage of development and what they need from their environment to be successful. Understanding what the young child needs is the first step in developing an effective response. For some children, biting may be related to their stage of development. Biting can be very common, for example, at the toddler stage. When young children lack skills and strategies to communicate their feelings and needs effectively, they may feel overwhelmed. Biting then becomes a child's way of expressing frustration.
Repository Citation
University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies. (2011-2014). Growing Ideas: OUCH! That hurts! - Biting. Orono, ME.
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University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies. (2011-2014). Growing Ideas: OUCH! That hurts! - Biting. Orono, ME.
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