Q: What are sensory sensitivities in feeding? A: Sensory sensitivities occur when children are overly sensitive to certain textures, tastes, smells, or appearances of food. A child may gag at lumpy textures, refuse crunchy foods, or only accept a narrow range of “safe” foods. These reactions go beyond picky eating and often cause stress for … Continue reading Feeding Therapy for Children with Sensory Sensitivities: What Works Best