February is Dental Health Awareness Month. Planning for your child’s first dental exam can feel like a daunting task, especially if your child suffers from food allergies. Below are some tips to consider prior to the first visit. 1. When scheduling the appointment, be sure to inform the office of Read more…
Avoiding and Addressing Oral Texture Aversion Written by: Annette Mestern, OTR/L I am the mother to a two year old with Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES). I am also a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT). When my daughter was 10 months old her allergist recommended a period of time without any Read more…
The FPIES Foundation presents an awareness slideshow for FPIES (Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) for Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) 2012. The video stars some adorable children who just happen to have FPIES. For more information on FPIES visit: www.thefpiesfoundation.org Video created by: Katie Lou Music by: Kevin Read more…
