ADHD Experts Podcast 355- Got a Picky Eater? How to Solve Unhealthy Food Challenges in Children with SPD and ADHD
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May 21, 2021 Kelly Dorfman, a licensed clinical nutritionist and author of "Cure Your Child with Food," dives into the challenges of picky eating in children, especially those with ADHD and sensory processing disorder. She explains how neurological issues can shape kids' food preferences. The conversation covers the importance of zinc in their diets and practical strategies for easing them into new foods. Parents learn about fostering healthier eating habits while managing anxiety linked to picky eating, emphasizing patience and family teamwork.
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Picky Eating and Sensory Overload
- Picky eating in ADHD is often linked to sensory processing disorder (SPD) or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
- These children can be overloaded by sensory input from food resulting in stress and inflexibility.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Sensory processing disorder (SPD) involves immaturity in neurological development, leading to misreading environmental data.
- This can manifest as over or under-sensitivity to stimuli and often presents as rigidity and inflexibility.
Seek Professional Help
- If your child's picky eating involves extreme behaviors or significantly impacts their health, seek professional help.
- Traditional advice like repeatedly presenting food often doesn't work for children with sensory issues.
