Good nutrition helps make that possible.
You as a child care provider, in partnership with other professionals and parents, have a role in helping children with disabilities grow up to become productive, independent individuals. Mealtimes are an important part of the day for children. They are a pleasant time in which children socialize, enjoy food, and fill their bodies with the food energy needed for the rest of the day. Listed below are a few suggestions to make mealtimes pleasant for children in your care. Provide the right kinds, amounts, and textures of foods to fit the child's needs.