I’m going to give a shout out to Michelle Walls (Emmalee’s Speech Feeding therapist at Randall’s.) It has been a long 20 weeks and Emmalee is making slow but steady progress. Tonight’s dinner took some serious brainstorming and planning but guess what?!? Emmalee sat up to the table with the family for dinner and ate the food that was prepared without fussing, spitting out food, saying “no” or getting down from her seat. I didn’t have to substitute anything!!! She ate Brussel sprouts, lasagna noodles and French bread. She didn’t just nibble, she actually ATE enough to be considered a full meal! So proud of her progress and perseverance! We transitioned her from a high chair seat to this adjustable chair tonight. (Thanks To my sister Heather for hanging on to this chair that was recommended by our therapist.) A combination of planning out the approach and presentation of the noodles, brussel sprouts and her sensory aversions and preferences made all the difference. Emmalee, you are a rockstar. We are so proud of you!
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