Transforming Picky Eating into Adventurous Eating Across Sydney
Is your child’s picky eating causing stress at mealtime? Despite your best efforts to introduce new foods and encourage variety, resistance can be frustrating. At OneOnOne Children’s Therapy in Sydney, our dedicated Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists specialise in helping children overcome picky eating challenges. We understand how difficult it can be when your child refuses to try new foods or suddenly rejects their favourites, impacting their nutrition and your family’s mealtime harmony.
Understanding Picky Eating
Fussy eating behaviours often begin in toddlerhood and can be influenced by various factors:
Physiological Issues
- Reflux: Discomfort from acid reflux can make eating unpleasant.
- Sensory Reactions: Heightened sensitivity to textures, tastes, or smells can lead to food aversions.
Motor Issues
- Chewing Difficulties: Problems with tongue control and chewing can make eating certain foods challenging.
- Fine Motor Skills: Difficulty manipulating utensils or managing food can contribute to picky eating.
Learned Behaviours
- Negative Experiences: Incidents like choking or pressure to eat can create food aversions.
- Routine and Familiarity: Children may prefer familiar foods and resist trying new ones.
How We Help Your Fussy Eater
Our evidence-based program for picky eaters is designed to systematically develop skills that encourage children to explore and enjoy a wider variety of foods. Here’s how we can help:
Comprehensive Assessments
We begin with a thorough assessment to identify your child’s unique physiological, motor, and behavioural challenges related to eating.
Tailored Interventions
Our feeding therapists create personalised intervention plans to address the specific needs of your child, utilising various approaches:
- Individual Therapy: Personalised sessions for children needing focused support to build confidence with eating, often transitioning to group sessions for ongoing social interaction and learning.
- Group Programs: Weekly sessions during school terms and holidays where children can explore new foods in a supportive, social environment.
- Parent Workshops: Equip parents with practical skills and strategies to support healthy eating habits at home
Discover Our YukToYum Program in Sydney
Our YukToYum program is specifically designed to help picky eaters transition to adventurous eaters. Through a combination of fun, interactive activities and evidence-based strategies, we empower children to expand their food preferences in a positive and supportive setting.
Key Benefits of YukToYum
- Improved Nutrition: Encouraging a balanced diet with a variety of foods.
- Enhanced Mealtime Harmony: Reducing stress and conflict at mealtimes.
- Increased Confidence: Helping children feel more comfortable and confident with trying new foods.
Contact Us Today!
If you’re concerned about your child’s picky eating habits, OneOnOne Children’s Therapy is here to help. We have created out ‘YukToYum’ program specifically for fussy eaters in Sydney. Our clinics in Bondi Junction and Mascot are dedicated to transforming picky eaters into adventurous eaters.
Call us at (02) 8065 7837 or email us to connect with our feeding therapists and learn more about how we can support your child’s journey to healthier eating.
Take the first step towards stress-free mealtimes and a more adventurous eater. Contact us today!