Early childhood feeding support training
Supporting Sensory Eating
Supporting sensory eating courses from Early Childhood Outreach provide early childhood feeding support training for educators across Australia who are supporting children with restricted diets due to sensory issues.
| Duration | Up to 2 hours for a live session including time for discussion. Pre-recorded content may be shorter |
| Delivery | Your choice of live online, in-person, or pre-recorded presentation |
| AEDC Domain | Physical health and wellbeing |
In this live presentation we will consider the Sensory Processing differences often observed in Neurodivergent children, or those who have experienced trauma, especially around food. We will look at how these differences can affect the child’s ability to tolerate a wide range of food tastes, colours, smells and textures. Practical ideas for supporting sensory eaters to access safe foods in a way that matches their sensory profile will be provided.
In a face to face session, educators will have the opportunity to reflect on their centre’s food and mealtime policies, and their current practice.
The online, pre-recorded version is shorter.
By understanding sensory processing and recognising how individual sensory profiles can influence eating, educators can consider practical sensory eating strategies that respond to the needs of the children in their setting. The training has a particular focus on supporting sensory eaters in childcare and early childhood environments.
SRF broad goal
This item aligns with SRF Broad Goal:
‘The service will develop and implement systematic processes which focus on improving equitable access’
Building educator knowledge of sensory processing difficulties and individual sensory differences can help services reflect on how their approaches to food and mealtimes support equitable participation for children.
| Individual pre-recorded | $70 per person. No time limit. Flexible, but no opportunity to ask questions. Discounts for purchases of more than 10. |
| Individual webinar ticket | $70 per person. Fixed date and time. No refunds for non-attendance. Opportunities to ask questions during the session. Discounts for purchases of more than 10. |
| Zoom session for your team | $1000 for up to 20 people. Date and time agreed between the presenter and the centre, after hours available. |
| Live face-to-face session
 | $1000 for up to 20 people plus travel and accommodation fees. Date and time as agreed between presenter and centre. Please request a quote before adding this option to your plan. |
| Optional extra | Coaching package: A coaching visit to your kindergarten room on the day after the face to face training session to embed the learning. Observations and discussion to reflect on how to describe and document the strengths and challenges for children in your setting. $350 per hour – 3 hour minimum. |
