by Katja Rowell, MD | Food Preoccupation
Food preoccupation is one of the most common challenges I’ve seen over the years (in addition to avoidant eating). How do I define food preoccupation? Food preoccupation is when a child’s interest in (or seeking of) food gets in the way of the work of childhood... 
by Katja Rowell, MD | Nutrition Notes
Nutrition Note Series: Katja Rowell MD, Grace Wong RD, Jo Cormack PhD, Jennifer Berry OT Different foods or liquids can prove helpful for a child on their feeding journey. But a caregiver or clinician’s fear that foods are “unhealthy” or even “dangerous” can... 
by Katja Rowell, MD | Responsive Feeding Therapy
Shared with permission, identifying details changed by Jo Cormack PhD A few years back, I worked with the family of a ten-year-old girl with a very limited diet – let’s call her Amy. Amy is autistic and has quite a few sensory differences. She goes to a local... 
by Katja Rowell, MD | Answering Your Questions
This series features questions asked during webinars (that we weren’t able to get to), questions we have been emailed, or questions from social media. The following is intended to offer general information that may be helpful to consider in similar scenarios.... 
by Katja Rowell, MD | Spotlight
Who is Jo? Dr Jo Cormack is both a clinician and researcher, specializing in the perspective of parents of avoidant eaters. She works extensively with feeding professionals, both through her small group seminar program and clinical supervision. Many of you will know...
