Posted on: March 18th, 2023
Have you seen the new EAACI Position Paper on GER/GERD and Food Allergies that was recently published? You can download the paper here Here are a few quick things we took from this paper: Gastro-esophogeal reflux and food allergies are common conditions, especially in the first 12 months of life, and it is important to…
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Posted on: March 18th, 2023
My client is a 10-year-old girl with Down Syndrome, and while we have made some nice progress in the last year, we are a little stuck in progressing her oral motor skills. Relevant medical history Heart surgery as a child Always had severe difficulties feeding herself; She has only ever eaten purees Never mouthed toys/objects…
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Posted on: September 29th, 2022
What makes the Holidays so difficult for the Picky Eater (or Problem Feeder)? Holidays are about eating specific, traditional foods (some of which our children may not see at any other times of the year) Holidays are about sweets (which suppress appetite faster than any other food) Holidays are about lots of people (who our children may…
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Posted on: September 16th, 2022
Within the realm of feeding difficulties, the behavioral consequences of Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) comprise one of the most problematic sets of feeding issues encountered by families and professionals alike. In addition to the unique set of challenges GER creates for feeding, it also causes problems with handling and positioning a baby, sleeping patterns, motor development,…
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Posted on: July 27th, 2022
In this case study, we will review a phone call consultation with a child’s mother and their therapist. Background History This four-year-old is formula dependent and only drinks it from his bottle while sitting at the table. The child eats well for approximately one meal per day. He eats solids twice a day and takes…
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Posted on: April 10th, 2022
If you have a child that is able to eat purees but is having some difficulties with weight gain, we’ve created a list of some of the highest calorie purees out there. Did you know that some of the store-bought baby foods only have 45 calories in 4 ounces whereas others have over 100? That…
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Posted on: April 1st, 2022
You have probably heard from your therapist (or read from us!) about adjusting your child’s chair to provide postural support. Getting kids in a good posturally stable position at mealtimes is so helpful. Why? It’s beneficial for a few different reasons. It helps children stay at the table longer, supports their breathing (the body’s first…
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Posted on: April 1st, 2022
Breakfast can be so hard for our picky eaters! We are trying to get dressed, teeth brushed, homework in the backpack, and get out of the door on time so we beat that morning traffic and get the kids to school on time. What to serve for breakfast may be the last thing on your…
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Posted on: March 31st, 2022
Have you helped your families problem solve lunches at school? Do you know how long your client’s lunch period is? You may be surprised. Lately, the trend has been to cut down on children’s lunchtimes to provide more time for instructional learning. The problem is that a child’s lunch period frequently may only be 15-20…
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Posted on: March 31st, 2022
Have you asked your school recently how long your child has to eat their lunch? You may be surprised. Lately, the trend has been to cut down on children’s lunchtimes to provide more time for instructional learning. The problem is that a child’s lunch period frequently may be only 20-25 minutes. So, what can we…
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