ABC to Understanding and Managing Feeding Difficulties in Toddlers
Dr. Polly James, Clinical Psychologist and Prof. Rosan Meyer, Paediatric Dietitian have worked for many years in a variety of settings with children with feeding difficulties.
They are joining forces to offer this webinar for parent who are struggling with toddlers (1-4 years of age) with feeding difficulties that may include:
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Refusal of specific food groups (i.e. vegetables)
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Spitting out of foods
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Extended mealtimes
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Child requiring distraction to eat
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Eating only specific food textures
This webinar (total time of 80 min) consists of 2 parts:
Part 1:
Why do toddlers develop feeding difficulties
• Reasons for a child to develop feeding difficulties
• The spectrum of feeding difficulties and typical symptoms
• The development of feeding skills/behaviour
• Cultural, familial and societal views of feeding and eating
Part 1:
Strategies that may help
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Managing anxiety around mealtimes
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What constitutes a healthy diet for children of this age
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Whether a vitamin and mineral supplement is required
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Tips on how to improve mealtimes and nutritional adequacy at home
