BUNDLE - Affirming and Positive Feeding
Creating more positive mealtimes and therapy sessions with this practical, neurodiversity-affirming resource bundle.
Included:
I Go to Food School! | A Child-Friendly Food Exploration Support Story - A playful, neurodiversity-affirming support story designed to help children explore food in a low-pressure, child-led way. The story introduces food exploration, body autonomy, sensory exploration, and the idea that children can say “no” while still learning about food.
Feeding Without Pressure | What the Research Says About Responsive Feeding - Summarizes current research related to responsive feeding, pressure to eat, repeated exposure to foods, family meals, and children's eating experiences.
Creating Positive Food Experiences | ND-Affirming Parent Guide to Mealtimes - Parent handout of evidence-informed strategies for creating calmer mealtimes, honoring children's communication and body cues, and providing opportunities to explore unfamiliar foods without requiring a child to eat them.
Food Exploration Progress Sheet - A simple way to share progress and draw or write foods from a session or mealtime.
Perfect for:
Pediatric OTs, SLPs, and feeding therapists
Neurodiversity-affirming feeding support
Children who benefit from predictable routines and knowing what to expect
Therapists looking for practical resources to send home with families
Caregivers who want to support food exploration without pressure
The goal isn't “eat the food.” The goal is helping a child build the skills, confidence, and autonomy to navigate food in a way that feels safe and sustainable.
Disclaimer: This resource is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical, developmental, or feeding condition. It is not a substitute for individualized evaluation, treatment, or medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Children have different developmental, sensory, medical, nutritional, and feeding needs, and strategies that are appropriate for one child may not be appropriate for another. Use of this resource does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you have concerns about your child's eating, nutrition, swallowing, growth, development, or overall health, consult your child's pediatrician and/or an appropriately qualified feeding professional.