Pediatric Behavioural Services
Selective Eating & Mealtime Routines
Selective eating (sometimes referred to as picky eating) is defined as a feeding issue or disorder. This means that the difficulties that are being encountered are not medical and are more about the environment and patterns of learned behaviour.
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​This service is for: 4 years to 18 years
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*Pricing
Assessment: $650.00 (one time fee)
Direct/Indirect: $70.00/hr.
Clinical Supervision/Registered Behaviour Analyst: $115.00/hr.
*For complex cases all direct hours may be implemented by the Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A). Connect with us for a free discovery call to determine the best service option for you.​​​​
How Applied Behaviour Analysis Can Help
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a proven and effective method for addressing picky eating and mealtime challenges. By using behavioral strategies such as reinforcement, prompting, and shaping, ABA helps individuals develop more flexible eating habits. Below is a brief overview of how ABA can support increased food variety and build important mealtime skills:
1. Identify the "problem" and why the challenges are likely occurring
2. Create a plan for how to take small systematic steps towards consuming new foods or building other skills
3. Implement the steps, provide reinforcers for effort and achieving behaviour change (big or small)
4. Plan for consistency when challenges are presented and help the child move forward at their own pace
5. Recognize and reward efforts and progress...ALWAYS
6. Record data and analyze progress to ensure the plan in place is the right one for that child
7. Transfer skills learned or new foods consumed to meal times and other environments
8. Involve caregivers throughout the process
Through the use of positive reinforcement, gradual exposure, and well-structured routines, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can enhance the acceptance of new foods, minimize problematic behaviors during mealtimes, and encourage more adaptable, healthy eating habits in a personalized and supportive manner.
Is this service right for you?
Have you observed restrictions in food consumed for more than 3 months?
Have you been to see a medical professional and ruled out medical causes?
Is the child consuming all food by mouth?
Have you observed restrictions related to, environment, texture or colour?
Does the child consume less than 20 foods?
Does the child refuse to eat ALL fruits and vegetables?
Does the child restrict food consumption to 2 or less food groups?
Does the child refuse to sit at the table or use utensils?
If you have ruled out medical causes and answered yes to at least one other question contact us for a free discovery call.
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What to Expect
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Contact Us
This service is for caregivers and children who:
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Live in the Kingston and surrounding area
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Available for minimum 16 weeks of service
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Commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week (2 x 1 hour sessions)
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Child 4 years to 18 years ​
This service is most often implemented with autistic children & youth but may be available for children without a diagnosis.
To initiate services you will submit a form on our contact us page.
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Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ont.) will contact you for a free discovery call
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Schedule intake
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Book assessment
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Confirm start date
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Arrange for your child to be at weekly sessions for 16 weeks (or longer)
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Receive an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) outlining the goals for service
​Through this service goals most often fall into the following areas:
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Introducing new textures
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Increase variety of foods consumed
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Building mealtime routines
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Increasing cooperation with mealtime
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Eating with utensils
To begin our selective eating and mealtime routines ABA service, please fill out the form on our contact page. A clinic representative will reach out to you by phone or email to schedule a meeting. If you choose to move forward, we will complete the registration process, and you'll be all set to start.
