Posts by Rosemary Slade, PLLC, OTR, NC

This article discusses those who are extreme picky eaters, including those who have sensory challenges and some red flags to be aware of.

This article will discuss strategies to help children who have challenges eating and who also have sensory challenges. Aversion to touch is a big component when it comes to accepting foods.

This article is intended to help you determine if your child is indeed a picky eater. Picky eaters usually have a food repertoire of approximately 15 to 30 foods and there is variety within those foods. A well thought out plan of action that comprises honoring the sensory aspect of eating and eventually incorporating more foods into your child’s repertoire will help address this challenge.

The emotional toll around problem eating is immense. Food and our relationship to food define many aspects of our well-being, from nurturing to appreciation of a meal well prepared. People who have eating disorders or support those with disorders are missing out on some of life’s joys and little pleasures and this can cause an emotional toll over time.

This article draws a relationship between interpersonal relationships, our role in those relationships and increasing our personal awareness.