Sensory-Based Pediatric Feeding: How Can OT Improve Mealtimes?

Pediatric Pioneers: Sensory-Based Pediatric Feeding: How Can OT Improve Mealtimes? (Episode 17)

Audio Runtime: 49 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Elizabeth N. Legg, MOT, OTR/L—an experienced pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Kidz Connect Therapy—joins host Nicole Quint to explore one of the most complex and emotionally charged areas of childhood development: feeding. Nicole and Liz unpack why picky eating is rarely just “picky” and dig into how sensory, emotional, and relational factors shape a child’s eating experience. You’ll hear key research takeaways and walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in your own sessions. Whether you’re navigating texture aversions or coaching overwhelmed caregivers, this episode offers fresh insights to support children at the table and beyond.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around pediatric feeding challenges, including the etiology and intervention approaches for picky eating
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address pediatric feeding challenges
• Solve patient case scenarios involving picky eating, food refusal, and sensory-based feeding challenges through clinical reasoning and caregiver coaching techniques

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.