Guest guest Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thank you for your support of OTs. I am a trained OT in feeding, however before I was an OT, I was a mom of a child with autism who would only eat pretzels, spaghetti & goldfish etc. First I tried the sensory way, then I tried it the behavioral way, and then a mixture of both. She eats everything now, including fish. Good luck Cheryl To: sList Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:08:53 AMSubject: Re:Need Evaluation Stacey, Please keep in mind from a mom like a me who has a child with a feeding disorder, that not only speech therapists can perform and treat eating disorders, but occupational therapists can as well. Regardless of whether it is on ot or an slp, it is very important to determine that either therapist HAS experience in treating and has certifications and training in treating children with disabilities and/or medical conditions. For example if a child has an eating disorder which is medical/behavioral in nature due to the autism(sensory integration disorders, oral aversions) and ot who is sipt and praxis certified and specializes in eating disorders would be just as qualified to treat eating disorders. (Just a Mom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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