How to deal with the situation of a four-year-old boy with delayed cognitive development

Should a child’s hand-sucking behavior be restrained and how to handle it

Sucking their thumb is a sign of cognitive development in babies, usually not requiring special intervention.

Discusses the challenges of motor skills and self-care abilities in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and provides professional advice.

Newborns’ love for finger-sucking can be a normal behavior, but it might also be a sign of a lack of stimulation or comfort. Increasing interaction and playtime with the child can reduce the frequency of this behavior.