SEND Network: Sensory & Restrictive Eating

For the second session in this two-part series, Catherine Jeans explores some of the issues arising from sensory and restrictive eating.

Session 2: Deep Dive into Sensory Food Challenges and Restrictive Eaters

Nutritional Therapist Catherine Jeans will dive into nutritional strategies to support restrictive eaters and those experiencing sensory food challenges.

She’ll cover some of the reasons why some children are more restrictive around food and may develop ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), how to help reduce and prevent nutritional deficiencies, how to calm the nervous system around food and gentle strategies to help broaden the diet - from sensory education to graduated exposure.

She’ll also open a discussion around the best ways to work with families and communicate with home.