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[quote=Anonymous]Some OTs specialize in feeding or have a feeding group.  Many have done training in something called the SOS approach.  I used to do this and had other specific training in feeding.  I felt (and feel) a bit disgusted by my fellow OTs who don’t really specialize in feeding but still see kids who have this area of need. I feel like some are just kind of trying different things, hoping something works. The difference in outcomes among people who’ve tried OT for picky eating might just be a matter of which OT they chose.  I used to recommend that parents read the book Just Take a Bite.  You can find it on Amazon.  It does offer some great strategies, but more importantly, it can help you take a closer look at your child’s eating and may help you decide whether professional help is a good idea.  It’s not just about the number of foods he eats or even the nutritional intake.  Does he go on food jags?  How are his oral motor skills?  Are there related behaviors?  The book is very parent friendly.  If you do choose to seek out an OT— be selective and do your research.[/quote]

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