Sensory-Based Pediatric Feeding: How Can OT Improve Mealtimes?

Course overview

Elizabeth N. Legg, MOT, OTR/L an experienced pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Kidz Connect Therapy joins host Nicole Quint to explore one of the most complex and emotionally charged areas of childhood development: feeding. Nicole and Liz unpack why picky eating is rarely just "picky" and dig into how sensory, emotional, and relational factors shape a child's eating experience. You'll hear key research takeaways and walk away with practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in your own sessions. Whether you're navigating texture aversions or coaching overwhelmed caregivers, this episode offers fresh insights to support children at the table and beyond.