Discussing “TRY IT!” has been something I have been passionate about for the last few months as we re-think our treatment strategies to meet eat individual child’s needs. Check out this interview with Madi Metcalf about my latest thoughts on this topic!
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Aug 23, 2024-SLP Learning Series: Making Sense of Selective Eating: This Child in This Moment
Description
In this episode, Marsha shares the importance of meeting a child where they are at by considering all factors that can shape an individual’s eating experience, including sensory differences, past experiences, trauma, and relationships. Marsha also shares the importance of intrinsic motivation and her journey of redefining the “try it” concept and rethinking what exposure and desensitization mean to her over the course of her career.
About Making Sense of Selective Eating Mini Series
Making Sense of Selective Eating is a podcast miniseries presented by SpeechTherapyPD. Madi Metcalf, MS,CCC-SLP is the podcast host who explores the complex diagnosis of pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) by featuring guests that represent the four domains of PFD, treatment approaches, and the importance of neurodiversity affirming practices related to feeding. The podcast aims to express the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to feeding and implementing caregiver coaching throughout treatment
