do 'picky eaters' suffer from 'oral defensiveness' or sensory processing disorder?
this website talks about children who are picky eaters and whether or not this is realted to a sensory processing disorder / oral defensiveness.
To read the article visit:
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/picky-eaters.html
Tips include:
- giving your child oral-motor activities daily
- allowing exploration and play with food
- grinding up real foods so texture is easier and allowing touch with hands first.
- let them play with and eat condiments
- once you find a food they like, try other similar foods.
- try distractions whilst eating
- use reward systems.
- give your child control and choice.
- pay attention to textures and temperatures.
- use positive reinforcement, not punishment.
- you could try giving a freeze pop before a meal to desensitize their mouth
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