by Jenny Edgar | Apr 24, 2026 | Paediatric Feeding, Speech Therapy for Children
Why Won’t My Toddler Eat? A commonly asked question is why does my toddler refuse to eat when he or she ate so much as a baby? The answer to this can be due to several factors. Haig and Haig (1953) state that the toddler stage is a time when the rate of growth is much...
by Jenny Edgar | Apr 16, 2026 | Paediatric Feeding, Speech Therapy for Children
Sensory Guide to Feeding Difficulties Have you got a child who appears to have difficulty with feeding? Do they struggle to try new foods? Do you wonder what is the reason behind their aversion to certain foods? https://doi.org/10.1044/sasd20.3.60 What does the latest...
by Jenny Edgar | Feb 6, 2026 | Paediatric Feeding
Feeding difficulties in young children are very common. They can be influenced by the environment around mealtimes, emotional development, or the food itself. Some children develop negative associations with certain foods. This can cause stress or discomfort when...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 27, 2025 | Autism, Paediatric Feeding
Does your child only eat the same plain foods every day — like pasta, bread, or crackers — and refuse anything new? You’re not alone. Many children go through fussy eating phases, but for some (especially kids with autism or ADHD), selective eating can become a...
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...
