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Early Intervention Matters
The Early Intervention Matters Podcast is a podcast that informs, inspires and equips parents and professionals who live and work with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties and disabilities like autism, adhd, tic-disorders, and learning difficulties.
Early Intervention Matters
Picky Eaters: Causes, Myths, and Solutions - Dr. Inyang Takon Interviews Lena Livinsky
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In this episode of Early Intervention Matters Dr Takon is joined by Lena Livinsky, M.A., an integrative speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, who shares a holistic approach to understanding feeding challenges in children, picky eating and why it’s more than just a behaviour.
We discuss what picky eating is and why it should be seen as a symptom of underlying factors such as gut health, sensory sensitivities, or past experiences with food exploring Lena’s BLOOM framework and attempting to address factors that contribute to problems with childhood nutrition.
Topics:
- Distinction between picky eating and ARFID
- Holistic assessment framework (BLOOM)
- Causes of picky eating: health, sensory, environment
- Myths and misconceptions about picky eaters
- Strategies for families: connection, boundaries, exploration
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Picky Eating and Its Importance
02:27 Defining Picky Eating vs. ARFID
05:28 Factors Influencing Picky Eating
08:37 Understanding the Age of Onset
10:49 Picky Eating as a Symptom
12:36 The Role of Sensory Issues
15:14 Common Myths and Misconceptions
17:14 Addressing Root Causes Early
20:33 Understanding the Whole Child Approach
25:46 The Bloom Framework for Feeding Therapy
31:08 Addressing Nutritional Deficiencies in Picky Eaters
34:45 Connecting with Children: Strategies for Parents
Resources:
https://lenalivinsky.com/workshop
https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/
About Lena Livinsky:
Paulina “Lena” Livinsky is an integrative speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding specialist with over 13 years of experience supporting children with picky eating and feeding challenges. She is the founder of Livin’Sky Kids and the creator of the BLOOM™ Framework, a whole-child approach that helps families look beyond behavior and understand what’s really driving a child’s eating. Lena is also the host of The Livin’Sky Podcast, where she shares stories and insights to help parents raise calm, curious eaters.
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