What Does Pediatric Feeding Therapy Look Like?
Once a child has been diagnosed with a Pediatric Feeding Disorder due to oral dysphagia or sensory processing disorder or, if diagnosed by a psychologist, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), they will likely be referred for treatment. Eating is a learned behavior. It is only instinctive for the first 6 months of life. Older children … Continue reading
How Do You Know If Your Child Has a Feeding Disorder?
Feeding disorders are very common. Though it is hard to quantify, “[a]pproximately 20-50% of normally developing children, and 70-89% of children with developmental disabilities” (1) have a feeding disorder. How does this happen so frequently?! According to Dr. Kay Toomey’s research and reviews of other studies, of children who have feeding disorders, between 65-95% of … Continue reading
Why Won’t My Child Eat—and When Should I Seek Feeding Therapy?
When you have a picky eater on your hands, parents will try anything to get their child to eat! Between bribing, bargaining, and badgering- a family table quickly turns into a battlefield! Maybe you find yourself preparing one meal for your family and another for your picky eater. Maybe you are unable to have family … Continue reading
