The sensory environment plays a major role at mealtime.
Sensory input is part of every meal.
It includes the room in which we feed a child, the reactions of others who share the room, and the sensations of taste, texture, and temperature in the feeding utensils and the food. The following ideas or tips can help you make useful changes in the sensory environment. Changes in the Overall Sensory Environment Find ways to reduce the noise level in the dining room. Noise makes a pleasant meal more difficult for everyone. In a family mealtime setting, younger children can increase the noise level by crying or demanding attention from the feeder.