I know what you're trying to say.  Have you heard of Stanley Greenspan?  He
believes in meeting the child at their level, even imitating what the child
does to build a bond with that child.  the little girl probably needs to be
seen by a neuropsych person to ensure there isn't any other pathology going
on.
Realize I can only give you very general ideas, not knowing the child
personally and seeing her reactions, knowing her background, medical status,
etc. During treatment with such a child, I would concentrate on seeing what
other sensory experiences she is looking for is she seeking them or avoiding
them, is she overaroused when she does the stimming or underaroused.  Show
her other ways to play with objects.  If she plays with the piano, see if
she will sing (or make silly sounds), or touch the same keys you do, etc.
Hope that gives you an idea on where to start.

Beth the OT
(who has been very busy finishing her epidemiology homework and now on to
Environmental and Occupational Health stuff.)

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Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 4:23 AM
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Subject: Re: Question about a 3 year old.


Hello Laura!
I think that it is a way that she want to attract attantion for her,
 that thus she tries to attract an attention to herself.
Frequently children very well understand on what the adults react.
It can be in moment, when child tries to decide any problem, cannot
concentrate
and thus calls to the aid of.
Try to abstract her attention to solving an interesting problem.
For example, try together with her to disassemble (or to break!) a toy.
To excite her interest to that is inside, as the toy is arranged.
After that how to put it back. Or to collect and
to assort buildings or machine from the chields designer. She should be
learned to
solve the problems. As soon as she will pass on more high level of
knowledge and possibilities to make what she want she will be free
from her compulsive action. ,
  It is necessary to try to expand an information content with wich
  she can creatively work.
  Sorry for my english/ I hope you understand an idea that I want to
  say. More and more creative information. And show each time how to
  solve a problem.
  I think that professional psychologist working with chield often
  meet such type of behaviour
  Sergei

I have a question about a 3 year old little girl called Mirloue. Anyone or
everyone could help. This little girl is trapped in a sort of compulsive
action. She points out both her index
LT> fingers in each hand, wets them alternatively in her mouth and touches
whatever attracts her attention and in in her range of reach. She is sort of
trapped in this attitude. One morning last week I stood her in front of a
small piano, she kepped poking at the keys for more than one hour. Although
she was exhausted and crying she coul not stop doing this. If anyone can
help me with some ideas, I would be very greatful -and so will Mirloue
:-)</P>
LT> <P>Thanks,</P>
LT> <P>Laura.