by Jenny Edgar | Oct 7, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
Are mealtimes stressful or limited to only a few “safe” foods?You’re not alone—and there’s gentle, evidence-based help available in Perth. At Perth Speech Therapy, we support children who struggle with sensitivity to foods, anxiety at meals, limited variety, or...
by Jenny Edgar | Sep 25, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
What is Play-Based Feeding Therapy? Play-based feeding therapy uses play as the primary tool to help children explore and feel comfortable with food. Instead of pressure at the dinner table, therapy sessions introduce food in a fun, safe, and engaging way. Children...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 25, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
The Importance of Food Play: When people think of speech therapy, they often picture children learning how to say sounds or form words. But for many children—especially fussy or selective eaters—speech therapy looks a little different… and a lot messier! At Perth...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 22, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
Feeding Therapy for Fussy Eaters and Sensory-Based Challenges Supporting Children in Alfred Cove, Melville & Across Perth, WA Feeding Support in Perth from a Certified “FussyFeeding” Practitioner At Perth Speech Therapy, located in Alfred Cove and...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 20, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
Introduction Feeding a child can be one of the most joyful—and at times, most challenging—parts of parenting. For families of children with sensory needs, mealtimes can bring unique hurdles that go beyond picky eating. Sensory sensitivities can affect how a child...
by Jenny Edgar | May 1, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
For many children with sensory sensitivities, eating can be a challenging experience. These difficulties may arise at any stage of the mealtime process—from food preparation to the actual act of eating. Sensory-sensitive children often struggle to recognize hunger...
