The modules below have been created for caregivers to support their child’s eating. These modules were previously provided as part of a research study meaning you may still hear some references to the ‘research team’, especially on pre-recorded videos. Please note this research study has ended and no research data will be collected about you or your child while you access these modules. The first module indicates ‘red flags’ which suggest that you should immediately seek further support from your GP or other health professionals.
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Module 1
Identifying and understanding your child’s feeding difficulty is the first step in making progress towards competent eating. The focus of this module is how to recognize the difficulties your child might be experiencing during mealtimes. Once you have identified your child’s eating difficulty that concerns you, this module will help you set some achievable and realistic goals for your child’s eating.
This module covers:- How to identify your child’s feeding difficulty
- How Autism affects eating
- Feeding assessment tools
- Goal setting
Module 2
It is important to think about we can support healthy eating habits. This module will focus on the role of nutrition and appetite and its overall impact on your child’s feeding difficulties.
This module covers:- How to introduce new foods
- Age-appropriate portion sizes
- The role of mealtime routines in promoting appetite
- Strategies to help set a mealtime routine
Module 3
The focus of this module is to learn about the events that occur before or during mealtime that affect your child’s eating and mealtime behaviour. This module will also provide you with strategies for things you can do ahead of time that might make the mealtime more positive and help your child become a competent eater.
This module covers:- Preparing for mealtime
- Support during mealtime
- Interactions at mealtime
Module 4
It is important to think about how your interactions with your child during mealtimes can affect their eating. The focus of this module is on how to identify some of these additional factors, and to provide you with strategies that can support your child’s eating and positive mealtime behaviour.
This module covers:- Responding during mealtimes
- Use of rewards
Module 5
Reflecting on what you have learnt and creating a plan is an important step for implementing the strategies correctly and ensuring you make progress to reach your whanau’s goals.
This module covers: