Episode 4: Food Refusal & Food Allergy
Join Laura Bottiglieri (a Speech & Language Therapist & Feeding Therapist) and I as we deep dive into the complex relationship between food allergy and food refusal, exploring how anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and medical experiences can shape a child’s relationship with food. Laura shares practical strategies for parents to help build positive mealtime experiences, reduce stress, and support their child’s feeding journey with empathy and confidence.
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Hear more from Laura inside The Milk Allergy Hub with her masterclass on ‘Weaning & Toddler Food Refusal in Milk Allergy: A SLT Feeding Specialist Perspective’ coming up in June.
We’ll discuss the impact of allergy-related feeding challenges on oral-motor development, sensory processing, and food acceptance, with a focus on food refusal, neophobia, and progression through the milk ladder. Practical strategies for supporting feeding skill development and fostering positive mealtime experiences will be shared, alongside insights into collaborative working between SLTs and dietitians.
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Find Laura on Instagram @milktomealtime
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For more information about the The Milk Allergy Hub CLICK HERE
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