Feeding Program For Autism
Overcoming The Picky Eating With Feeding Program For Autism
Research indicates that between 58% and 67% of parents said their children with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) report being extremely picky eaters and have feeding issues. It is concerning because eating problems in autistic children have an impact on their nutrition as well as their mental and physical health. However, our feeding program for autism can help children build a more nutritious and diverse diet, along with developing a better eating schedule.
The feeding issues majorly arise due to their intolerance of kids to certain textures, colors, and smells, or they prefer just limited foods. Thus, they refuse to eat food most of the time and even face difficulty in transitioning between meals. Our personalized program aims to overcome a child’s sensory sensitivities and create more positive changes in their eating habits.
- Program built on personalized, child-centered, and therapeutic approaches
- Create and develop a structured feeding schedule for autistic children
- Collaborate with parents or caregivers to develop positive feeding habits
- Make mealtime more enjoyable for autistic children rather than a task
Unique Features And Proven Approaches For The Feeding Program
Our Feeding Program for Autism is backed by specialized therapeutic techniques and our therapists’ expertise in dealing with feeding issues in children. Forcing autistic children to do anything, including eat, never works. That’s why we introduce new foods gradually, following a sensory-based approach. It helps to desensitize their aversions and make new foods more acceptable for them. The child is closely monitored throughout the process to assess his or her development and, if necessary, make changes to ensure program success.
- Address oral sensory concerns
- Expose children to new foods to develop their taste for different flavours
- Reduce pressure on parents to encourage self-feeding habits in kids
- Review and adjust the strategies to enhance the program's effectiveness
Feeding Program To Build Positive Relation With Food
Our feeding program helps kids form healthy relationships with food that last a lifetime, rather than serving as a band-aid solution. We practice the feeding methods in a supportive, playful, and low-pressure environment so that mealtime doesn’t feel like an overwhelming activity for them. Food plays a big part in fostering relationships, and helping autistic children with their feeding problems can improve their family bonds.
Get in touch with us if you want to enrol your kid into our Feeding Program for Autism! We would evaluate the special needs of your child and discuss any feeding challenges they are facing. We would use that information to create a feeding plan that is specifically tailored to your child’s needs, improving their eating habits and overall nutrition. Contact us now to know more!
