Celebrating Individuality and Supporting Intuitive Eating in Neurodivergent Children

Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

References & Resources

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): Feeding and Swallowing Milestones: https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/pediatric-feeding-and-swallowing/development-of-feeding-and-swallowing/
Rowell, et al. (2023): Responsive Feeding Therapy: Values and Practice (Version 2): https://responsivefeedingpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhitePaperVersion.2.pdf
Tribole, E., & Resch, E.: "10 Principles of Intuitive Eating": https://www.intuitiveeating.org/about-us/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/

When to Refer: https://www.feedingmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/When-to-Refer-Child.pdf
Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire: https://questionnaire.feedingmatters.org

Responsive Feeding Fact Sheets: https://chicagofeedinggroup.org/resources-for-parents/
Same Food and Autistic Wellness: https://chicagofeedinggroup.thinkific.com/courses/Same-Food-and-Autistic-Wellness
Rethinking Mealtime Expectations and Supporting Neurodivergent Eaters: https://chicagofeedinggroup.thinkific.com/courses/Laura-Hellfeld

National Child Traumatic Stress Network: "What's Sharing Power Got to Do with Trauma-Informed Practice?": https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/whats_sharing_power_got_to_do_with_trauma-informed_practice_2.pdf
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective: "Respectful Feeding Therapy: Part 1": https://therapistndc.org/respectful-feeding-therapy_part-1/
Wise, Sonny Jane: "Neurodiversity Affirming Practice": https://www.livedexperienceeducator.com/blog/neurodiversityaffirmingpractice
The Informed SLP: "How to Nourish Neurodiversity: Some Considerations for Neuroaffirming Feeding Supports": https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/How-to-Nourish-Neurodiversity-Some-considerations-for-neuroaffirming-feeding-supports
Laura Hellfeld: Resources and Insights: https://laurahellfeld.com/

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Goodman, L. C., et al. (2020): Mindful feeding: A pathway between parenting style and child eating behaviors: https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EATBEH.2019.101335
Smith, B., et al. (2020): The relationship between sensory sensitivity, food fussiness, and food preferences in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2020.104643
Baraskewich, J., et al. (2021): Feeding and eating problems in children and adolescents with autism: A scoping review: https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361321995631
St. John, B. M., & Ausderau, K. K. (2024): Characterization of feeding challenges in autistic children: https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613241227518
Morgan, P. L., et al. (2023): Disparities in Family-Centered Care Among US Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.09.024

Get Permission Institute: Voices of Lived Experiences Series: https://getpermissioninstitute.com/lived-experiences/