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This episode provides examples of clustered, brand specific food items to create initial food chains. In no way are these the only foods to accept. The American diet is addressed today. Specific, simple, easy to eat food chaining examples are provided because brand is very important to patients struggling to eat new foods. The goal is new without no, and new without fear. I also provide examples only, of some brand specific foods that are easier to eat from an oral sensory motor perspective. We need to find those first foods that the child is likely to accept. Examples of Food Chains for toddlers and children are described in detail. Quick chains are also discussed. I also provide tips for fun Food Chaining therapy sessions. Happy Chaining!
Today I discuss my work with a seven year old child who was tube fed starting at age 4 months. He had years of therapy but did not make progress and even with tube feeds, weight gain was poor. I had to unravel his past, explore his prior diagnostics, win his trust and form a plan. In two years,...
Published 07/23/24
This one is all about how I do my therapy. I talk you through what you would see if you observed my sessions. I describe in detail how to triage feeding disorders, what to say and do as you start your treatment program, how to troubleshoot problems and avoid shut down. I describe what to say when...
Published 07/17/24