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Question: My child eats only a few brand-specific foods. He had a speech delay when he was younger, but he has been discharged from therapy and he is developmentally on target. He refuses to have new foods on his plate and often refuses to be in the same room as “stinky” foods- mostly cooked meats…
Read MoreThe SOS Approach to Feeding is a Transdisciplinary Program for assessing and treating children with feeding and weight/growth difficulties. It has been developed over the course of 20 years through the clinical work of Dr. Kay Toomey, in conjunction with colleagues from several different disciplines including Pediatricians, Occupational Therapists, Registered Dietitians, and Speech Pathologists/Therapists. This…
Read MoreWhy should children be on a feeding schedule? It is a myth that children only need to eat 3 times a day. This simply isn’t true! We know that, all around the world, children are eating more than 3 times per day. In a study that looked at almost 9,000 children from 6 different countries…
Read MoreWe understand this issue, especially during a pandemic when resources feel scarce from limited trips to the grocery store and potentially less financial flexibility. But learning about new foods doesn’t need to be wasteful; learning and exploring food is never a waste. It’s valuable time for your child or student to have with food regardless…
Read MoreWe understand this issue, especially during a pandemic when resources feel scarce from limited trips to the grocery store and potentially less financial flexibility. But learning about new foods doesn’t need to be wasteful; learning and exploring food is never a waste. It’s valuable time for your child or student to have with food regardless…
Read MoreWhy should my child eat on a schedule? It is a myth that children only need to eat three times a day. This simply isn’t true! We know that, all around the world, children are eating more than three times per day. In a study that looked at almost 9,000 children from 6 different countries…
Read MoreDear Dr. Toomey, I am feeling stuck with a patient. I have a 3-year-old with Autism who has added a variety of foods in his food range with the implementation of both Family Meals and Therapy Meals, which has been wonderful to see! However, there are times where he will not eat a food presented…
Read MoreAt SOS Approach to Feeding, we talk a lot about Family Meal Routine, but do you ever wonder how you can carry over the basic strategies when eating at a restaurant? If so, this is the blog for you. First, let’s review. The goal of a Family Meal is for your child to eat a…
Read MoreGoing to a restaurant can be overwhelming, both for your picky eater and you as a parent! We have some quick tips and tricks to help the ordering process go a bit smoother. Go to the restaurant’s website and look at the menu before getting to the restaurant. Frequently, the menu may also offer pictures,…
Read MoreDid you know that you do not just pick up a food and eat it? We don’t learn to love a particular food the very first time we try it (for most foods). It takes time for our body to learn and understand that food. We know that it takes at least 10 times of…
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