Hi! My name is Megan and I am the Lead BCBA for the ABA program here at TEAM 4 Kids. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I began working with children with developmental delays including autism and sensory processing disorder in 2013. I gained extremely...
Make trying new foods at home more exciting and less stressful with this simple yet motivating app! This free app was developed by a Pediatric Nutritionist with years of experience helping children and families improve eating habits. To lighten the mood at meal time,...
As a feeding therapist I am often asked the same question by friends, family, and clients: “How do I get my child to eat new foods?” Although our approach in feeding therapy is individualized per client, the following advice can be used as a starting point for any...
Eating around the Plate: Use a sectioned plate with 3 or 4 sections. Place 3 preferred foods on the plate and one new food on the plate. Have the child “eat around the plate” by taking one bite of each food at a time. You can put the food in any order you would...
It’s All About Presentation: Part 2 Is your child a picky eater? Do they often refuse a food before they have even tried it? As a feeding therapist, I have found that sometimes the simplest changes can make a big difference in a child’s willingness to try a new food....
It's All About Presentation: Part 1 Is your child a picky eater? Do they often refuse food before they have even tried it? As a feeding therapist, I have found that sometimes the simplest changes can make a big difference in a child’s willingness to try a new food....
First and foremost, welcome to Team 4 kids. We are honored that you are choosing us to help teach your kiddo tools and techniques to meet their greatest potential. I believe the most important thing to take note of prior to coming in is that we aren't like many...
In this day and age it may be difficult to get the whole family together for a family meal however, this task can be complete with just one parent and the child if everyone else is busy. Additionally, family mealtime is not restricted to breakfast, lunch or dinner,...
Introducing new foods into a picky eater's diet can be very tricky, but going one small step at a time is important. The idea of "food chaining" gradually introduces new foods by changing components of what your child currently eats. Have you ever wondered about this:...
It can be overwhelming to have a child with feeding difficulties. They may have started from birth or developed over time. No matter when you began to deal with feeding challenges, the most important thing you can do is have support from other people who understand...