Document Type
Scholarship Project
Publication Date
Spring 4-24-2024
College/Unit
School of Medicine
Department/Program/Center
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Children are often known as picky eaters but many aspects contribute to feeding that one may not be aware of. These factors include sensory, oral motor, behavioral, neuromuscular, social skills, developmental readiness, and functional feeding skills. This study analyzes the aspects of feeding that contribute to picky eating and examines why some aspects may contribute more than others. The study will be conducted through the use of observation and standardized occupational therapy assessments while looking at children ages 2-10 years old. The goal of the study is to increase the knowledge of picky eating by relating it to the various feeding aspects or diagnoses instead of assuming the child does not like the food. Occupational therapists can work with speech therapists to further examine the aspects of feeding and provide interventions based on the results of the evaluation.
Digital Commons Citation
Allen, Olivia Paige; Pestrosky, Brianna Paige; and Shaffer, Caitlyn, "Feeding Deficits Contributing to Picky Eating" (2024). Graduate Student Scholarship. 11.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/grad_scholarship/11