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Other Tips and Strategies
Despite all the treatments available for drooling, it is at times inevitable that something immediate must be done to counteract the problem. Sometimes, even after treatment- a drooling problem may persist. We are currently uploading some practical compensatory tips for when and after a child or adult drools:
- Children can wear bibs for the purpose of moppng up the excess saliva, although this may become innappropriate for adults and older children.
- Towelling can be attached to clothes (sewn on).
- Scarves of absorbant material can be worn for around the neck. A variety of colours may be necessary for coordinating with different outfits.
Resources
This section will contain handouts developed by the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
- Use Of Artane In The Management Of Drooling (Word 25 KB)
- Use Of Glycopyrrolate In The Management Of Drooling (Word 20 KB)
- Botulinum Toxin In The Management Of Drooling (PDF 202 KB)
- Surgery For Saliva Control (Word 33 KB)
- Drooling Measures Form (Word 215 KB)
- Saliva Control Assessment Form (Word 59 KB)
The following handouts will contain helpful tips for children with saliva control problems. It is advised that these are only conducted under instruction from your Speech pathologist or health care professional.
