Fussy Eating: 

A Neuroaffirming Workshop for Parents, Carers, Educators & Therapists

Are mealtimes stressful in your home or classroom?
Do you work with or care for a child who becomes overwhelmed by textures, smells, visual complexity or even the idea of certain foods?

You’re not alone, and there are compassionate, evidence-informed ways to help.

In this thoughtful and practical on-demand workshop, Kate Broderick unpacks the complexities of fussy eating through a neurodiversity-affirming, sensory-informed and trauma-aware lens. Blending her dual expertise as an occupational therapist and speech pathologist with her lived experience as a mum of neurodivergent children, Kate offers insight, reassurance and realistic strategies that support both children and the adults who care for them.

In This Workshop, You’ll Learn How To:

✔ Understand what fussy eating is (and isn’t)

Explore fussy eating from developmental, sensory and nervous-system perspectives, no shame, no blame.

✔ Recognise the role of neurodivergence

Understand how sensory sensitivities, interoception, anxiety and past experiences shape a child’s relationship with food.

✔ Identify sensory-based feeding challenges

Learn the signs of sensory overwhelm or avoidance that often get mistaken for “behaviour.”

✔ Build safety, trust and connection at mealtimes

Discover gentle, pressure-free approaches that reduce stress and help children feel more in control.

✔ Implement practical, realistic strategies

Walk away with tools you can use at home, in therapy or in education settings, strategies that honour the child’s needs and your capacity as a caregiver.