How do I Know if My 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
Pediatric Therapy and Mission Control
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing is another reminder of the importance of having a great team around you. Many have an old black and white image of the moon landing in mind when they hear the audio “That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.” However, without the … Continue reading
Help! My Child Won’t Eat!
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