Posts Tagged ‘Sensory Integration’
My Child Can’t Eat-Meltdowns and Tantrums: Part 1
This article discusses those who are extreme picky eaters, including those who have sensory challenges and some red flags to be aware of.
Read MoreMy Child Can’t Eat-Navigating Sensory Challenges: Part 2
How can you decrease your frustration levels and use sensory strategies to help your child learn how to accept food? This article takes a look at that and a look at the behaviors that are underlying your child’s picky eating.
Read MoreMy Child Can’t Eat: Part 3
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.
Read MoreMy Child is a Picky Eater: Part 1
This article focuses on the difference between food sensitivities and food allergies and some common symptoms of picky eating.
Read MoreMy Child is a Picky Eater: Part 2
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.
Read MoreMy Child is a Picky Eater: Part 3
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.
Read MoreMy Child is a Picky Eater: Part 4
This article draws a relationship between interpersonal relationships, our role in those relationships and increasing our personal awareness.
Read MoreMy Child is a Picky Eater: Part 5
This article will highlight some specific strategies you can use to help your child overcome picky eating.
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