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Authors: Lori Ernsperger, Tania Stegen-Hanson, Temple Grandin
ISBN-13: 9781932565126, ISBN-10: 1932565124
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Ingram Pub Services
Date Published: January 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Lori Ernsperger

Ernsperger has more than 17 years experience working in the public schools as a teacher, administrator and a behavioral consultant. She has had extensive training working with students who have behavior disorders, particularly those on the autism spectrum.

Stegen-Hanson has over 10 years experience in therapy, consultation and in-service training to school systems and private practices in South Africa and the USA. She is the owner of Achievement Therapy Center, a pediatric O.T. practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specializes in sensory integration therapy, oral-motor therapy, neuro-developmental therapy and feeding disorders.

Temple Grandin earned her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois, went on to become an associate professor at Colorado State University, and wrote two books on autism, including the seminal "Thinking in Pictures." One of the most celebrated — and effective — animal advocates on the planet, Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world's agricultural animals.

Book Synopsis

"Just Take a Bite" takes parents and professionals step by step through he myths about eating to the complexity of eating itself, which leads to an understanding of physical, neurological and/or psychological reason why children may not be eating as they should.

Table of Contents

Forewordvii
Acknowledgementsix
Introductionxi
Chapter 1Who Are Resistant eaters?1
Identifying a Resistant Eater2
Common Characteristic of a Resistant Eater4
Food Neophobia Scale10
Other Assessment Tools12
Chapter 2Oral-Motor Development15
In Utero19
Newborns: 0-3 Months19
4-6 Months21
7-9 Months22
10-12 Month-Old23
13-15 Month-Old24
16-18 Month-Old25
19-24 Month-Old26
25-26 Month-Old27
Food Texture and Eating Skills28
Chapter 3Environmental and Behavioral Factors Contributing to Problems with Eating33
Food Neophobia34
Environmental Factors and Eating37
Cultural Roadblocks39
Resistant Eaters and Developmental Disabilities48
Chapter 4Sensory-Based and Motor-Based Problems Affecting the Resistant Eater55
Sensory Integration Dysfunction55
Proprioceptive Sensory Information57
Vestibular Sensory Information59
Tactile Sensory Information66
Gustatory Sensory Information (Taste)69
Olfactory Sensory Information (Smell)71
Visual Sensory Information74
Auditory Sensory Information (Hearing)76
Modulation78
How to Use and Organize the Information We Have About the Resistant Eater81
Chapter 5Motor-Based Eating Problems vs. Sensory-Based Eating Problems83
Reflux and Other Gastrointestinal Problems85
Abnormal Sucking Pattern89
Nasal Reflux90
Aspiration90
Gagging91
Drooling92
Tooth Grinding93
Limited Upper-Lip Movement94
Immature Spoon Feeding Skills95
Immature Cup-Drinking Skills96
Immature biting and Chewing Skills98
Chapter 6Designing and Implementing a Comprehensive Treatment Plan101
Guidelines for Writing a Treatment Plan108
Chapter 7Part 1: Environmental Controls113
Snack and Mealtime Schedules114
Guidelines for Creating the Meal/Snack Schedules114
The Mealtime Setting117
Guidelines for Selecting a Setting117
Create a Supportive and Nurturing Environment119
Guidelines for Creating a Supportive Mealtime Environment119
Portion Size and Food Selection122
Guidelines for Implementing Appropriate Portion Sizes122
Food Selection124
Guidelines for Food Selection125
Food Jags127
Guidelines for Addressing Food Jags128
Appropriate Behavior During the Mealtime129
Guidelines for Implementing Appropriate Mealtime Behaviors129
Chapter 8Part 2: Gastrointestinal, Physical and Oral-Motor Development135
Gastrointestinal Comfort136
Physical Development140
The Upper Body140
The Lower Body143
Postural Control Activities144
Goals for Postural Control145
Physical Development Lessons 1-5145
Oral-Motor Activities155
Goals for Oral-Motor Programs156
Oral-Motor Lessons 1-8157
Chapter 9Part 3: Stages of Sensory Development for Eating171
Guidelines for Implementing the Stages for Sensory Development173
Stage 1Acceptance175
Guidelines for Implementing Stage One-Acceptance176
Stage One-Acceptance Lessons 1-8177
Stage 2Touch183
Guidelines for Implementing Stage Two-Touch184
Stage Two-Touch Lessons 1-6185
Stage 3Smell188
Guidelines for Implementing Stage Three-Smell189
Stage Three-Smell Lessons 1-5190
Stage 4Taste193
Guidelines for Implementing Stage Four-Taste194
Stage Four-Taste Lessons 1-7196
Stage 5Eating New Foods200
Chapter 10A Recipe for Success203
Cultural Factors206
Medical Issues206
Older Children207
Gluten, Casein and Other Allergy-Related Diets207
Appendix209
Cue Card Applications215
References231

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