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The Fundamentals in Sensory Feeding Therapy: What You Need to Begin course will teach you what you need to know and do before starting feeding therapy, including differences between picky eaters and problem feeders.
You will learn standard definitions (that may be easily confused), why food avoidance may occur, and how cognitive level or sensory processing play a role in feeding. The best way to be prepared for all scenarios and manage your sessions accordingly is to plan ahead!
Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders
While the Fundamentals in Sensory Feeding Therapy: What You Need to Begin course answers this question in much more detail, the differences between picky eaters and problem feeders are seen in the frequency and intensity of the “pickiness.” Picky eaters may only be picky with some food items, while only some of the time, problem feeders have a much more significant nutritional deficit due to their lack of variety of food.
The Importance of Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy is a therapeutic intervention approach led by a professional, usually a speech-language therapist or occupational therapist, to assist children in feeling more comfortable around food and trust different food. The method helps limit anxiety and aversions during snacks or mealtimes.
Get Started, Today
By taking the Fundamentals in Sensory Feeding Therapy: What You Need to Begin course, you familiarize yourself with picky eaters and problem feeders. Learn why food avoidance may occur and how cognitive level or sensory processing play a role in feeding.
Get ready, get set, and start your Fundamentals in Sensory Feeding Therapy: What You Need to Begin course now to learn how to make snacks or mealtime easier and more nutritious for the whole family!
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Eri Theotokas, MS, CCC-SLP
Eri Theotokas is a certified bilingual speech-language pathologist practicing in New York. She works with clients of all ages on the subjects:
• Monolingual and bilingual speech-language evaluations
• Assistive technology evaluations speech-language therapy
• Feeding therapy for picky eaters and problem feeders
Eri is currently being trained to provide orofacial myology/orofacial myofunctional therapy with her clients. You can contact Eri on Instagram @legenderi.slp and or email her at legenderi.slp@gmail.com.
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