The first feeding session should be solely focused on the child! The therapist’s primary goal in the first session is to build a positive and healthy relationship with the child. A new environment and new people can be a stressful experience; therefore, the food comes second. The food is introduced to see what the child can and can not tolerate. It is also a time when the food may not be touched. During the first session, the parent(s) may or may not be in the room. This will be a decision that is made both by the therapist and parent(s). It will also be based on the parent’s preference, and the presence of the parent(s) may change as the child progresses with feeding therapy.
What should you bring to feeding therapy?
A hungry child!
Food! The therapist will typically recommend bringing two preferred foods and two non-preferred foods.
What role does the caregiver play in feeding therapy?
Interacting in feeding therapy if the therapist instructs the parent to
Participating in caregiver training
Implement the therapist’s recommended home program at home
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