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Navigating Feeding Challenges from picky eaters to feeding disorders
- 2025/03/13
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Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! I’m so excited to share a conversation with my longtime friend and fellow OT, Hana Eichele. We go way back to when we were both starting our occupational therapy businesses, navigating the ups and downs of building something from the ground up. While my work has focused on supporting homeschool families with sensory processing, executive functioning, and handwriting, Hana has carved out a specialized niche in pediatric feeding disorders. Hana's expertise in feeding therapy is incredible, and she has a gift for breaking down the complexities of challenges in a way that makes sense. If you’ve ever wondered what signs to look for when it comes to struggles, Hana shares key developmental milestones and when it might be time to seek professional support. In this episode you'll hear about: Overview of Hana's private practice, Roots Pediatric TherapyServices offered, including virtual telehealthExplanation of how eating fits into the framework of OTConnection between motor skills, meal times, and social componentsWhat families should look for in developmental milestonesIndicators that something might be wrongStages of development for eating and chewingRecognizing when children are behind milestonesImportance of timely interventionDifferences between behavioral-based and responsive approachesFinding the right professionals and programsResources and practical steps for seeking helpMention of Hana's contributions, such as books and online resourcesEncouragement to look into support networksFinal thoughts and reiterating the importance of supportive connections Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?What is Pediatric Feeding Disorder?- Feeding Matters Why Parents Should Use Responsive Feeding With Their Babies- Harvard Health Beyond A Bite Parent Edition: Playful Sensory Food Exploration For ASD & Neurodivergent KidsDevelopmental Milestones- SOS Approach To FeedingRoots Pediatric TherapyEpisode 29: Parenting with Co-Regulation Episode 30: Sensory Processing and Co-Regulation: Insights for Parents Episode 31: Cultivating Calm: Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation in Children and Practical Solutions for Parents Episode 41: Building Your Support Network as a Homeschooling Parent Especially during the holiday seasonDo You Need Help Implementing These Strategies In Your Family?Connect With Sarah On Instagram Connect with our Guest, Hana Eichele Hana Eichele, MOT, OTR/L is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Feeding Specialist with a strong background in providing effective therapy services through her private practice, Roots Pediatric Therapy LLC. Hana's approach is rooted in the tenets of Responsive Feeding Therapy, which means honoring Autonomy, Relationships, Competence, Holistic ideas, and Individualized solutions during the process. Above all else, this means she partners with families to build new skills needed for successful feeding relationships - and easier mealtimes. Hana is the co-founder of the feeding collective, an educational platform for professionals. In her love to educate, she also co-authored two books with a dietitian in 2021: Beyond a Bite Professional Edition and Beyond a Bite Parent Edition, both can be found anywhere books are sold. You can connect with her on Instagram at: @the.mealtime.maven, @roots.pediatricfeeding, or @thefeedingcollective.