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How ADHD Sensory Issues Create Picky Eaters and What Parents Must Do with Judy Delaware
Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of the book for FREE here: https://bit.ly/first_3_chapters
In this episode, Kate Brownfield interviews Judy Delaware, a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and co-founder of Feeding Littles, along with Julie Abrams, an occupational therapist and ADHD parent coach. They examine the challenges of picky eating in children with ADHD, how neurodiversity impacts eating habits, and practical strategies for helping children build a healthier relationship with food.
Judy shares her expertise on how early intervention, sensory sensitivities, and parental modeling influence children’s eating behaviors. They also discuss mealtime routines, strategies for expanding food variety, and when to seek professional help. Whether you’re a parent struggling with mealtime battles or looking for evidence based strategies to help your child overcome food aversions, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Expect to Learn:
In today’s Episode:
[01:44] - Meet Judy Delaware and Julie Abrams
[03:07] - What is picky eating? Defining the basics
[03:49] - How common is picky eating among neurodiverse children?
[05:18] - The importance of early intervention in feeding challenges
[07:07] - How parental modeling impacts a child’s eating habits
[09:42] - Mealtime power struggles: Should parents push or let go?
[12:20] - The difference between picky eating vs. selective eating disorder
[14:44] - How ADHD medications affect appetite and eating patterns
[18:14] - Preventing after school hunger crashes
[20:08] - How to tell if a child’s nutrition is a serious concern
[24:01] - Helpful resources for parents & screening tools
[26:04] - Avoiding mealtime conflicts and stress
[30:31] - Screen time during meals
[34:09] - Fun food exposure games to expand a child’s diet
[40:14] - Can teenagers and adults still improve their eating habits?
[43:06] - Judy’s book, Feeding Littles Lunches, and how it helps parents
Connect with Judy Delaware:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-delaware-otrl-clc-clipp-9011012a/
Books 1: https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-Littles-Lunches-No-Stress-Everyone/dp/0593797450
Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-Littles-Beyond-Baby-Led-Weaning-Friendly-Recipes/dp/0593419243
Website: https://feedinglittles.com/
Connect with Julie Abrams:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-abrams-536a03154/
Follow your Host Kate Brownfield
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-wedlock-brownfield-b0b139
Follow the ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast on:
Website: http://www.adhdkidscanthrive.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Adhdkidscanthrive
Email: [email protected]
#ADHD #PickyEating #FeedingLittles #Parenting #ChildNutrition #MindfulEating #SensoryProcessing #FeedingTherapy #Neurodiversity
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Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of the book for FREE here: https://bit.ly/first_3_chapters
In this episode, Kate Brownfield interviews Judy Delaware, a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and co-founder of Feeding Littles, along with Julie Abrams, an occupational therapist and ADHD parent coach. They examine the challenges of picky eating in children with ADHD, how neurodiversity impacts eating habits, and practical strategies for helping children build a healthier relationship with food.
Judy shares her expertise on how early intervention, sensory sensitivities, and parental modeling influence children’s eating behaviors. They also discuss mealtime routines, strategies for expanding food variety, and when to seek professional help. Whether you’re a parent struggling with mealtime battles or looking for evidence based strategies to help your child overcome food aversions, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Expect to Learn:
In today’s Episode:
[01:44] - Meet Judy Delaware and Julie Abrams
[03:07] - What is picky eating? Defining the basics
[03:49] - How common is picky eating among neurodiverse children?
[05:18] - The importance of early intervention in feeding challenges
[07:07] - How parental modeling impacts a child’s eating habits
[09:42] - Mealtime power struggles: Should parents push or let go?
[12:20] - The difference between picky eating vs. selective eating disorder
[14:44] - How ADHD medications affect appetite and eating patterns
[18:14] - Preventing after school hunger crashes
[20:08] - How to tell if a child’s nutrition is a serious concern
[24:01] - Helpful resources for parents & screening tools
[26:04] - Avoiding mealtime conflicts and stress
[30:31] - Screen time during meals
[34:09] - Fun food exposure games to expand a child’s diet
[40:14] - Can teenagers and adults still improve their eating habits?
[43:06] - Judy’s book, Feeding Littles Lunches, and how it helps parents
Connect with Judy Delaware:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-delaware-otrl-clc-clipp-9011012a/
Books 1: https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-Littles-Lunches-No-Stress-Everyone/dp/0593797450
Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-Littles-Beyond-Baby-Led-Weaning-Friendly-Recipes/dp/0593419243
Website: https://feedinglittles.com/
Connect with Julie Abrams:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-abrams-536a03154/
Follow your Host Kate Brownfield
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-wedlock-brownfield-b0b139
Follow the ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast on:
Website: http://www.adhdkidscanthrive.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Adhdkidscanthrive
Email: [email protected]
#ADHD #PickyEating #FeedingLittles #Parenting #ChildNutrition #MindfulEating #SensoryProcessing #FeedingTherapy #Neurodiversity
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