Picky Eating: Honoring Preferences While Encouraging Growth : Therapy Insights

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Picky Eating: Honoring Preferences While Encouraging Growth

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Feeding and Swallowing

References:

Van der Horst, K. (2012). Overcoming picky eating. Eating enjoyment as a central aspect of children’s eating behaviors. Appetite, 58(2), 567-574.
Emmett, P. M., Hays, N. P., & Taylor, C. M. (2018). Antecedents of picky eating behaviour in young children. Appetite, 130, 163-173.
Lyons, M. (2015). Children's Picky Eating and the Role of Family Environments. Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato, 15(1), 3.

Help parents navigate the sensitive topic of picky eating with this thoughtfully designed handout. Packed with practical, pressure-free strategies and a compassionate tone, it empowers families to support their child’s feeding journey while honoring sensory needs and building positive mealtime connections.

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