{"id":460650,"date":"2025-12-28T16:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/food-orality-understanding-and-supporting-eating-disorders\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T18:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:26:05","slug":"food-orality-understanding-and-supporting-eating-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/food-orality-understanding-and-supporting-eating-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Orality: Understanding and Supporting Eating Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Article HTML&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Contenu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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background: white; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.dbi-art-0756a2 .toc { background: #fff3e0; border: 1px solid #ffcc80; border-radius: 10px; padding: 25px 30px; margin: 30px 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.dbi-art-0756a2 .toc h3 { margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: var(--primary-color); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.dbi-art-0756a2 .toc ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.dbi-art-0756a2 .toc li { padding: 6px 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.dbi-art-0756a2 .toc a { color: var(--text-color); text-decoration: none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dbi-art-0756a2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h1>Food Oralism: Understanding and Supporting Eating Disorders<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"intro-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>The <strong>food oralism disorders<\/strong> (TOA) affect 25 to 45% of typically developing children and up to 80% of children with disabilities. They manifest as difficulties in eating: refusal of certain foods, hypersensitivity, difficulties in chewing or swallowing. This comprehensive guide presents the mechanisms, warning signs, and support strategies.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-hero\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Download our oralism tools<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    Texture chart<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    Bucco-facial praxies<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    Meal supports<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"toc\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udccb In this article<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#definition\">1. What is food oralism?<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#developpement\">2. Normal development of oralism<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#troubles\">3. Types of oralism disorders<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#causes\">4. Causes and risk factors<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#signes\">5. Warning signs<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#evaluation\">6. Assessment and management<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#strategies\">7. Intervention strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#outils\">8. Our downloadable tools<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">9. FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"definition\">What is food oralism?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><strong>Food oralism<\/strong> refers to all the functions assigned to the mouth in the field of eating: sucking, chewing, swallowing, but also the pleasure of taste and the psycho-affective relationship with food. It is a complex function that involves sensory, motor, cognitive, and emotional skills.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Food oralism disorders (TOA) encompass all difficulties related to eating that are not explained by an organic disease. They can manifest in very diverse ways: from a child who categorically refuses anything that is not pureed to one who only eats white foods, to one who gags at the slightest piece.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"developpement\">Normal development of oralism<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Oralism develops very early, from <strong>fetal<\/strong> life: the baby swallows amniotic fluid and sucks its thumb. This primary oralism prepares the necessary skills after birth.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<th>Age<\/th>\n<th>Stages of food development<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Birth<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sucking reflex, exclusive liquid feeding (milk)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4-6 months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Beginning of diversification, smooth textures (purees)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6-8 months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Thicker textures, beginning of melting pieces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>8-12 months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Lateral chewing, finger foods, beginning of autonomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>12-18 months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Varied diet, mixed textures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>18-24 months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Nearly normal diet, eats like the family<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2-6 years<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Normal period of food neophobia (rejection of the new)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"troubles\">Types of oralism disorders<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Sensory disorders<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Oral hypersensitivity<\/strong>: exaggerated reactions to textures, temperatures, tastes<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Hyposensitivity<\/strong>: seeking strong sensations, very spicy or crunchy foods<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Tactile defense<\/strong>: refusal of certain textures in the mouth or on the hands<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Hypersensitivity<\/strong>: very restricted food repertoire<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Motor disorders (motor oralism)<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Chewing difficulties<\/strong>: does not chew, swallows whole or keeps in mouth<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Swallowing difficulties<\/strong>: choking, blockages<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Bucco-facial praxies disorders<\/strong>: ineffective tongue\/lip movements<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Behavioral disorders<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Severe food neophobia<\/strong>: refusal of any new food<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Avoidance behaviors<\/strong>: turns head away, pushes away, cries<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Conflictual meals<\/strong>: power struggles, systematic refusal<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"causes\">Causes and risk factors<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>TOA are <strong>multifactorial<\/strong>. Several causes can combine:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<th>Origin<\/th>\n<th>Examples<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Medical<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Prematurity, GERD (reflux), allergies, chronic diseases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sensory<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hypersensitivity (common in ASD), sensory processing disorders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Motor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hypotonia, neurological disorders, motor disabilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Psycho-affective<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Negative experiences (tube feeding, vomiting), anxiety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Environmental<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Late diversification, monotonous diet, excessive pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"warning-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4>\u26a0\ufe0f At-risk populations<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>TOA are particularly common among <strong>former premature infants<\/strong> (tube feeding), children with <strong>ASD<\/strong> (frequent hypersensitivity), children with <strong>disabilities<\/strong> (motor disorders), and children who have experienced <strong>early hospitalizations<\/strong> with negative oral experiences.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"signes\">Warning signs<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>In infants<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Feeding <strong>difficulties, long or insufficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Significant reflux<\/strong>, frequent vomiting<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Refusal of <strong>spoon feeding<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Blockage in diversification<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong> curve that stagnates<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>In older children<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Very <strong>limited food repertoire<\/strong> (<20 accepted foods)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Refusal of an <strong>entire category<\/strong> (vegetables, meats, textures&#8230;)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Gagging or vomiting<\/strong> at the sight or touch of certain foods<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Very long<\/strong> meals (>45 minutes) or very short (snacking)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Excessive <strong>sorting<\/strong> on the plate, rigid ritualization<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Eats only <strong>smooth textures<\/strong> beyond 2 years<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Systematic <strong>conflicts<\/strong> around meals<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"evaluation\">Assessment and management<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>The management of TOA is <strong>multidisciplinary<\/strong>:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Pediatrician<\/strong>: rule out a medical cause, monitor growth<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Speech therapist<\/strong>: assess and rehabilitate oralism disorders<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Occupational therapist<\/strong>: sensory disorders, meal setup<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Psychologist<\/strong>: anxious component, eating behavior disorders<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><strong>Dietitian<\/strong>: nutritional balance despite restrictions<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>The speech therapist assesses the <strong>senso-motor skills<\/strong> (sucking, chewing, swallowing, sensitivity), observes a <strong>meal<\/strong>, and collects the child&#8217;s <strong>feeding history<\/strong>.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"strategies\">Intervention strategies<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Gradual desensitization<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Expose the child very gradually to new or feared foods, following the steps: <strong>tolerate next to \u2192 touch \u2192 bring to mouth \u2192 lick \u2192 taste \u2192 eat<\/strong>. Each step is valued. Never force.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4>\ud83c\udfae Playful and sensory approach<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Play with food (outside of meals): <strong>touch, knead, smell<\/strong> without obligation to taste. Sensory manipulation activities (play dough, sand, messy play) to reduce overall tactile defense.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Calm meal environment<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><strong>Calm<\/strong> meals, no screens, with family. <strong>No pressure<\/strong> to eat. Offer without forcing. Serve <strong>small quantities<\/strong>. Avoid comments on what the child eats or does not eat.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcc8 Progression of textures<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Follow a logical progression: <strong>liquid \u2192 smooth \u2192 pureed \u2192 melting pieces \u2192 firm pieces \u2192 mixed<\/strong>. Respect the child&#8217;s pace. Work on chewing in parallel with praxies exercises.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcaa Work on bucco-facial motor skills<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><strong>Bucco-facial praxies<\/strong> exercises: tongue, lip, cheek movements. 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