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. Make sure the food is presented attractively. Provide the appropriate equipment to meet the child's needs.