"Expanding Picky Palates" by Erinn Askin MA OTR/L is a comprehensive guide designed to help parents, caregivers, and therapists support children who struggle with picky eating. Drawing from Erinn’s extensive experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and feeding specialist, the eBook offers practical, evidence-based strategies to broaden children's food preferences and improve mealtime experiences.
With a focus on sensory integration, behavioral approaches, and developmental techniques, "Expanding Picky Palates" explores the underlying causes of selective eating and provides actionable tips to create a positive eating environment. Erinn guides readers through understanding the relationship between sensory processing, oral-motor skills, and feeding difficulties while offering hands-on activities, meal planning tips, and food exposure techniques to foster healthy eating habits.
The eBook also features case studies, success stories, and a step-by-step approach to help children develop confidence with new foods, reduce mealtime stress, and empower parents to take control of feeding challenges.