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Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?

Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?

by emerge | Nov 14, 2017 | Autism, Eating/Feeding skills, Emerge programs, Food and Drink, General information, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language

Did you know that Emerge currently has FIVE therapists trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding?  We have three speech-language pathologists and two occupational therapists who are now trained in this approach and this winter we will be offering two small groups that...
Cooking Up Good Speech and Language Skills

Cooking Up Good Speech and Language Skills

by emerge | May 8, 2017 | Autism, Eating/Feeding skills, Emerge programs, Food and Drink, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Speech & Language, Summer programs

Photo from cooksmarts.com   Looking to engage your child in a fun activity that can build their language skills and fill their bellies? Cook with them! At Emerge, we frequently use cooking projects as a basis for working on speech/language, motor skills,...

5 Ways to Structure Mealtime to Facilitate Success

by Emerge - A Childs Place | Dec 10, 2015 | Community, Eating/Feeding skills, Food and Drink, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language

Get the body ready. Sitting at the table for an extended period of time can be difficult or even excruciating for children with sensory processing challenges. We can help children get ready to sit by introducing movement activities immediately before mealtime. Use...

Gluten Free Lunch Box-Class at Durham Whole Foods

by Emerge - A Childs Place | Aug 27, 2009 | Autism, Eating/Feeding skills, Food and Drink

From the Whole Foods Calendar:Thursday, September 3The Gluten-Free Lunch Box: Free Workshop6:00 – 7:00 pm FREEJoin us for a free workshop presented by Debbie Jongkind, RD, LDN who is a Gluten-free Health Coach for people with Celiac Disease and Gluten...

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