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...
by Jenny Edgar | Apr 15, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
Children go through several developmental stages while learning to chew. These stages include: sucking and munching, chewing with a purpose and lateral and circular jaw movements. Around 3 years of age children begin to develop a rotational chewing movement. Some...
by Jenny Edgar | Mar 17, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
Many children struggle with trying new foods, which can be both frustrating and anxiety-inducing for parents. While it’s common for young children to be picky eaters, most eventually outgrow this phase without lasting effects. However, for children with autism or...
