Food Explorers
A fun, supportive, hands-on approach to building confidence and comfort around food.
Designed and led by a licensed occupational therapist and speech-language pathologist with experience supporting feeding goals
Food Explorers is an in-person feeding group designed to help children build positive experiences with food through playful exploration, social connection, and individualized support. Each session incorporates evidence-based feeding approaches, including components of the SOS Approach to Feeding® and Responsive Feeding, along with sensory, motor, and social activities.
Rather than focusing on how much a child eats, Food Explorers gives children opportunities to explore food at their own pace while building skills and confidence that can support more positive mealtime experiences.
Food Explorers may be a good fit for children who:
✔ Have a limited range of preferred foods
✔ Feel stress, anxiety, or uncertainty around eating
✔ Avoid certain textures, tastes, smells, or foods
✔ Have difficulty trying new foods or being flexible with food
✔ Would benefit from building confidence and comfort around food
✔ Enjoy learning and exploring alongside other children
What Will We Do?
Each session combines food exploration with fun, engaging activities that support the whole child. Depending on the needs and interests of the group, children may:
✔ Explore new and familiar foods through playful, low-pressure activities
✔ Participate in sensory and motor activities that support feeding skills
✔ Practice flexibility and comfort with different foods, textures, and experiences
✔ Build confidence around food in a supportive group setting
✔ Develop positive social experiences around eating
Our therapists meet children where they are and adapt activities to support each child's individual needs.
Caregiver Support
Caregiver education is an important part of Food Explorers. Caregivers will learn practical, evidence-based strategies they can use at home to support positive mealtime experiences and carry over skills from the group.
You'll leave with ideas that are practical, realistic, and FUN — because supporting feeding skills shouldn't feel like another battle at mealtime.
Please Note: A brief remote screening is required for group consideration. Any deposit will be refunded if participation is not recommended following the screening.
Why Join Food Explorers?
✔ Evidence-based feeding approaches
✔ Hands-on food exploration in a supportive environment
✔ Sensory, motor, and social activities
✔ Individualized support within a small-group setting
✔ Practical strategies for supporting feeding at home
✔ A neurodiversity-affirming approach that respects each child's unique needs and pace
