Selective or 'fussy' eating - a masterclass

Find out what the latest research shows about selective / avoidant eating in children, and its possible causes and consequences.

Learn about practical and effective ways parents or professionals can help to ensure childrens' diets provide what they need.

This webinar provides information and answers to key questions often asked by parents of children with 'selective eating'  (and many of the professionals doing their best to support them)

• What makes some children who may start out as very selective, 'fussy' or 'picky' eaters able to 'get over it', and start eating more normally?
  

• Why do other children develop highly selective and avoidant eating patterns that persist - making everyday life difficult for themselves, as well as their families

• Are selective and avoidant eating behaviours really more common in children with Autism, ADHD and related conditions - and if so, why?

• Does sensory processing play any part in selective or avoidant eating?  And if so, how would you know - and how can sensory issues best be managed?

• Does it really matter if a child prefers to eat a very narrow range of foods - as long as they're growing normally, and aren't underweight?

• What can parents do to encourage their children to eat a wider range of healthier foods?  And what are the things many parents do that are more likely to make things worse?

• What are the most common triggers for 'mealtime meltdowns' - and how can they best be avoided?

Hear from two of the world’s leading experts in this area.

David Rex talks to Dr Alex Richardson on how the texture of food contributes to the selective eating problem, in this short clip.

The video recording of this FAB Research Live Webinar and Q&A event - together with downloadable handouts - is available FREE to FAB Associates (for other benefits of joining FAB as an Associate member - see HERE).

Alternatively, this - and other individual FAB Webinars - can be accessed for a small fee via our FAB Webinar Library

This webinar offers practical guidance on strategies and tactics to help parents, teachers and other healthcare professionals improve any child’s food choices, but particularly children with issues around selective eating and associated anxiety or behavioural problems.



Speakers

David Rex, RD

Dietitian, Health & Social Care – Children’s Services, Highland Council

Dr Alex Richardson

DPhil (Oxon), PGCE, FRSA