The Feeding Ecological Bundle: Manual, 1 Scoring Sheet, 1 FoodJournal
The Feeding Ecology Assessment is intended to be used by trained professionals such as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other interdisciplinary team members. It may also support caregiver collaboration by providing clear, observable information about how mealtime routines can be adjusted to better meet the child’s needs.
It come with 1 MANUAL (learning)
1 assessment
1 Journal (data collection for caregivers/Techs)
Each client needs a journal and assessment. Purchase more separately!!
The Feeding Ecological Guide is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, criterion-referenced assessment designed to identify barriers, strengths, and opportunities that influence a child's participation with food. Rather than focusing solely on food consumption, the assessment examines the child's relationship with food through the interaction of biological, behavioral, sensory, oral-motor, nutritional, environmental, psychosocial, and caregiver variables that contribute to meaningful feeding experiences.
Grounded in the Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) framework and supported by principles from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), nutrition, and family-centered practice, the assessment emphasizes participation, repeated exposure, caregiver education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The goal is to help clinicians develop individualized interventions that support lifelong food participation while respecting each child's unique learning history, developmental needs, sensory preferences, medical considerations, and family routines.
The Feeding Ecology Assessment is intended to be used alongside the Feeding Ecology Journal, Food Milestone Trackers, caregiver education materials, and intervention activities to monitor progress over time. Together, these tools provide clinicians and caregivers with a meaningful way to document food participation, identify patterns, evaluate environmental supports, and celebrate progress beyond food consumption alone.
The assessment evaluates multiple areas that influence feeding participation, including:
Medical and Developmental History
Nutritional Considerations
Feeding Safety
Sensory Preferences and Sensory Processing
Food Engagement Hierarchy (Touch, Smell, Lick, Bite, Swallow)
Food Milestone Tracking
Food Repertoire and Food Expansion
Food Color and Food Group Variety
Food Texture Preferences
Caregiver Education and Coaching
Ecological and Environmental Barriers
Mealtime Routines and Participation
Gross Motor and Physical Activity Considerations
Meaningful Food Participation Activities
Sensory Exploration Through Play
Natural Environment Teaching Opportunities
Family-Style Meals and Meal Preparation
Community Food Experiences
Feeding Journal and Progress Monitoring
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Recommendations