Feeding Difficulties – Making Sure We Assess Everything…..
Research shows that 25-30% of typically developing individuals have a feeding difficulty, which can rise to anything between 33-80% in individuals who have a developmental delay. Common feeding issues can include: Restricted Eating Patterns Refusal to Participate in Mealtime Routines Over/Under Consumption of Food or Fluids Addressing feeding issues is important to improve: The individual’s…