Tag Archives: sensory issues

35(4) Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Posted on February 8, 2022 by nutrfoc

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a broad diagnosis that includes children and adults with selective food intake (severe picky eating, typically associated with sensory issues), restricted intake due to fear of consequences of eating (e.g., fear of vomiting … Continue reading →

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35(3) Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes: Support for Seriously Picky Eaters

Posted on September 3, 2020 by nutrfoc

There are picky eaters and there are SERIOUSLY PICKY eaters! Parents and therapists alike face the challenges of supporting children with both mild and extreme picky eating tendencies. We know it is developmentally appropriate for toddlers to be picky. However, … Continue reading →

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32(4) Nutrition and Autism Spectrum Disorders – Part I Assessment and Treatment

Posted on July 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopment disorders characterized by impairments in social interactions and communication. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the prevalence of autism has been increasing with an estimated 1 in 68 children affected, … Continue reading →

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27(5) The Picky Eater

Posted on September 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

Children with special health care needs seen for a nutrition evaluation are often described as picky eaters. This is both a vague and variable description, but one commonly used and a challenge to treat. The purpose of this article is … Continue reading →

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23(2) How Sensory Issues Impact Feeding in Children Part 2 – Intervention strategies

Posted on April 30, 2008 by nutrfoc

This article is Part 2 of a discussion about sensory issues that interfere with eating in some children. Feeding a child who has sensory issues, whether neurological or experienced based, is one of the most challenging problems for families and … Continue reading →

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23(1) How Sensory Issues Impact Feeding in Children Part 1 – Introduction and Assessment

Posted on February 28, 2008 by nutrfoc

This article provides a discussion about sensory issues that interfere with eating in some children. Sensory issues that impact feeding are perhaps the most challenging problems for families and health care providers who work together to help children learn and … Continue reading →

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