Occupational Therapy
Clinic
Sensory-based Feeding
Noah is a 5-year-old child who was referred to occupational therapy due to concerns regarding picky eating and a highly restricted diet. His parents reported that he ate fewer than 15 foods consistently and became distressed when presented with unfamiliar foods. Mealtimes were often stressful, with frequent refusals, anxiety around new foods, and family concerns about nutrition.
Noah preferred foods with specific textures, colours, and brands, and would often gag or refuse foods that looked, smelled, or felt different from what he was accustomed to eating. His parents wanted support to expand his food repertoire and make mealtimes more positive for the whole family.
Picky eating can be influenced by a variety of factors, including sensory processing differences, oral motor skills, anxiety, and past feeding experiences. Occupational therapy can help children develop a positive relationship with food while supporting the skills needed to expand food variety and participate more comfortably in mealtimes.
Through individualized intervention and family collaboration, children can build confidence around eating and develop healthier, more enjoyable mealtime experiences.
Our clinic at the Bayers Road Centre features welcoming therapy and counselling spaces, a sensory gym for children, and convenient free parking.
A bright and welcoming clinic that is popular with families, offering free parking, step free access, and therapy services for children, youth, and adults.
We come to you through home visits, school visits, and appointments at community locations in Yarmouth, Digby, Shelburne, and Liverpool.
We come to you through home visits, school visits, and appointments at community locations in Kentville, Greenwood, Berwick, New Minas, and Wolfville.
