Selective eating and feeding issues are more common in #autismspectrumdisorder and often are identified prior to diagnosis. #asd bit.ly/2EAOzuL

Normal #toddler development includes fickle eating habits and highly variable appetite and preferences. It is during this time that by using key feeding principles offer a haven of sanity and consistency that both you and your toddler need.#rdchat bit.ly/2EuKjNc

Struggling to understand why your two-year-old won’t eat? Learn the root cause of your child’s behavior and what to do to help your child eat better.#toddler bit.ly/2FlX8K7

#toddlers that refuse to eat are labeled with negative terms such as bratty or difficult. This frames the challenges with #pickyeating as a behavior problem. The issue is that most children that struggle to eat don’t have a behavioral issue. bit.ly/2FlX8K7

If your #toddler turns his nose up a food or an entire meal, our natural response is to offer encouragement. The reality is that our good intentions contribute to #pickyeating. bit.ly/2FlX8K7

Strategies to help your #pickyeater #toddler may seem simple but are not necessarily easy to implement. They will take patience and persistence, but when utilized consistently will transform your #toddlers eating. #rdn bit.ly/2EuKjNc

#toddlers When children lack the skills to handle foods, they will refuse, gag, vomit or spit out the food. Foods that require limited oral-motor skills such as crunchy foods that melt easily when chewed, are often preferred. #pediatricnutrition bit.ly/2EAOzuL

Meal times can be a pressure cooker when your #toddler is refusing to eat. Bribery and threats of going to bed hungry. Even subtle pressure can create stress for your child, especially when there is a desire to please you. #rdchat bit.ly/2FlX8K7

Skip the pressure! It is natural to feel the need to pressure your #toddler, especially when they aren’t eating. However, this is the single most important change you need to make if you want to help your toddler eat better and reduce #pickyeating. bit.ly/2EuKjNc

#Sensory based #foodplay is a way to help your #toddler get more comfortable with experiences of eating. Creating a play scheme that is tailored to your child’s age and sensory profile is an important for sensory-based food play. #pediatricdietitian bit.ly/2EAOzuL

If you find that your #toddler prefers a particular food texture or taste, you can benefit from a better understanding the #sensory elements of eating. bit.ly/2FlX8K7

A positive #mealtime is an important part of a successful #toddler #feeding plan. It builds trust and creates an environment where new foods can be explored without your child constantly being on the defensive and you feeling frustrated and stressed. bit.ly/2EuKjNc

An approach to help children with #foodaversion try new foods is using #foodchaining. This can expand the foods accepted. A food chain leverages information about the texture, taste and visual appearance of foods. #pediatricdietitian bit.ly/2EAOzuL

Preparing a special food for your #toddler in an effort to thwart food refusal or to ensure that something is eaten is a trap that many parents fall into. There is a secret weapon you can use instead. #rdchat bit.ly/2FlX8K7

Your child decides if and how much to eat. Period. No pressure, no coaxing, no convincing. #toddler #nutrition #rdn bit.ly/2EuKjNc

#Sensoryfoodaversion is complex and as a parent can be frustrating. Often, your child will be labeled as a #pickyeater or you will be told to just keep offering your child the foods that are being refused. #rdchat bit.ly/2EAOzuL

Is it normal for #toddler not to eat? Let’s clear the air on a common misconception. Most of the time, kids that refuse to eat are labeled with negative terms such as bratty or difficult. #rdchat bit.ly/2FlX8K7

To get your #toddler to stop being #picky and try new foods, there are 3 essential strategies you need to consistently utilize. #rdchat bit.ly/2EuKjNc

Working with a pediatric #RegisteredDietitian with skills in play-based #feedingtherapy can help you work simultaneously on improving food selections and reducing aversions to foods. bit.ly/2EAOzuL

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