We all need to eat to survive. We assume that eating is second nature. But did you know that there are many factors that impact how a person consumes food?
We often hear the term “picky eater,” it’s often just an assumption that this type of behavior goes along with childhood development. But did you know that there is more to this issue than meets the eye?
I talked with Jaclyn Penderson, the CEO of Feeding Matters, about a little known disorder called Pediatric Feeding Disorder.
If you haven’t ever heard of this you’re not alone. I have worked with many children and adolescents who I can see clearly had this issue, but we never had a good way to screen for it or truly understand it.
If you have a child, or know of a family who has children that might be suffering from this little known condition, you will want to listen to this episode.
PFD is a real condition and requires early intervention in order to effectively manage it. I truly was inspired by our conversation and I think you will be too.
We talked about:
- The difficulty of recognizing or dealing with an issue when it doesn’t have a name
- The different ways Feeding Matters supports families and the medical community
- The definition of Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- The 4 domains involved in feeding issues: medical, feeding skills, psychosocial, and nutrition
- The staggering numbers of children who deal with this issue
- Pediatric Feeding Disorder’s connection with other medical conditions like autism
- How to know if it’s ‘just’ picky eating or something more
- The common myths surrounding eating problems for kids
- The connection between Pediatric Feeding Disorder and ARFID
Learn more about Feeding Matters and follow them on Instagram.
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