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Eight-year-old Hannah and her mother are on a mission to educate the public about ARFID, a disorder that sparks severe fear and aversions to many common foods. I encourage you to listen to her story and follow her amazing account on Instagram @myarfidlife ❤️ Thank you, @abcnews for raising awareness #arfid

It’s World Autism Day and Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. ❤️ Today I’m taking time to reflect on some of the things I have learned and unlearned over the years as a feeding therapist while supporting autistic kids and their families. These kids and their parents have taught me so many invaluable lessons…here are just a few:   1. There is no one-size-fits all feeding approach for autistic kids and their families. 2. The family should be at the heart of any treatment. They are the experts on their child. 3. If we are accepting of neurodiversity, then we need to consider being accepting of neurodivergent eating. We don’t all see the world through the same lens and we don’t all have to eat the same way. 4. Neurodivergent kids often need accommodations to feel safe and regulated at mealtimes. That means they may not be able to tolerate joining the family meal, that they may benefit from a screen at mealtimes, and that they may only be able eat their “safe foods.” 5. It’s not our job to get kids to eat new foods. Our role is to create a nurturing and supportive environment to foster positive relationships with food. ❤️ #autism #autismacceptance #worldautismawarenessday #autismacceptancemonth #neurodivergent #neurodiversity

Here’s my new blog about how to use fun Food Science activities to help anxious eaters learn about new foods. Research shows that when kids are pressured to eat they become anxious, lose their appetite, and are less likely to accept foods. Kids learn to eat new foods when we create a space where they feel calm, regulated, and respected…where fun, learning, and exploration is encouraged. #arfid #autismawareness #feedingtherapy #slp #sensory

#FeedingTubeAwarenessWeek is February 5 – 9 and we’re hosting a variety of free educational events for health-care providers to help support children with a #FeedingTube and their families.    Learn more and register here for these virtual sessions ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYYFfyDE   #SKTubeFeeding #SKConnectedCare 

Next week is Feeding Tube Awareness Week at The Hospital for Sick Children. There are exciting free events for both clinicians and families of kids with feeding tubes. The week promotes best practices, innovations, and understanding of the lived experiences of families and children reliant on tube feeding. It is celebrated across the globe. ❤️👏🏼

Hi friends. I’ve put together a download with my top 5 feeding gifts for picky eaters and little food explorers. There are ideas for all age groups, including babies, toddlers, and big kids. I’ve also included pro tips for each item. Feel free to share with friends and family ❤️