Unplugging the Thumb (UTT) is an innovative program created by Sandra R. Holtzman, MS, CCC/SLP, COM.
Unplugging The Thumb Therapist’s Edition has been prepared as a complete kit that makes it easy for you to use in your particular professional setting. It includes an audio-visual presentation method that explains the possible consequences of sucking habits and includes small on-going goals that the child is able to achieve. We do not believe in creating prohibitions or pushing interceptive devices that try to force or control the child’s behaviors from the “outside”. Reasons for preferring the Unplugging The Thumb over conventional methods:
* It increases the child’s confidence * It eliminates a habit in an unstressed way * It offers the opportunity for you to work togetherwith child and parent in a cooperative, non - judgmental manner to reach an important goal.
Unplugging The Thumb is also available in the Parent’s Edition for those situations where a therapist is not available to provide the program.
The kits includes all of the following: Parent or Therapist Guide, Story Book, DVD, Special Helper, Activity Book, Stickers, and a Certificate of Accomplishment