Featured Interviews
“If your child is a picky eater, how do you know when it’s developmentally appropriate or if it is a more complex issue such as a pediatric feeding disorder?
We interviewed Shandy Laskey MA CCC-SLP FNTP about complex picky eating and pediatric feeding disorders.
Most pediatric practitioners may not understand the full scope of picky eating and will often take a “wait-and-see” approach to your child’s eating issues. In addition, they typically don’t know about potential underlying causes of complex picky eating and pediatric feeding disorders.
… Join us as one of the leaders in complex picky eating, Shandy Laskey, educates about this issue and what parents and practitioners can do to help these children overcome it.
Please note that you will be asked to provide your email address to continue watching the video at the 30-minute mark.”
“This is part 1 of a 2 part episode all about holistic wellness for kids and how we can support their health. Our discussion is helpful for any parent and may be especially helpful for those kids with underlying conditions or delays. My guest, Shandy from Speaking of Health and Wellness is a wealth of knowledge!
Along with being a Speech Language Pathologist, Shandy has advanced certification in holistic and functional nutrition as well as health and wellness coaching specifically for families impacted by chronic childhood conditions, neurodevelopmental delays and disorders, and various special needs.
In this episode:
What is a holistic approach to nutrition for kids
Key nutrients for brain health
How foods can affect certain underlying condition
GF/CF diet”
“This is part 2 of a 2 part episode all about holistic wellness for kids and how we can support their health. Our discussion is helpful for any parent and may be especially helpful for those kids with underlying conditions or delays. My guest, Shandy from Speaking of Health and Wellness is a wealth of knowledge!
Along with being a Speech Language Pathologist, Shandy has advanced certification in holistic and functional nutrition as well as health and wellness coaching specifically for families impacted by chronic childhood conditions, neurodevelopmental delays and disorders, and various special needs.
In this episode:
Complex picky eating: How to tell if it’s a phase or developing into something more.
How listeners can find more individualized help and info on specific food sensitivities.
Answering listener questions.”
“If you’re anything like us, you may have wondered (AKA worried) about your child’s speech! How much therapy do they need? What can we do at home? The questions never end! That’s why today we have Shandy Laskey (speech language pathologist, functional nutritionist, and feeding specialist) on to chat about all the things our kiddos need before even thinking about speech therapy... What on earth is the gut-brain connection and why do we actually go gluten/dairy free? Shandy is here with all this information as well as plenty of recommendations! Take notes, friends!”
“Shandy Laskey who wears the unique badge of being a Speech Language Pathologist and a Nutrition Practitioner explains the matrix of nutritional factors that can affect a child's restricted eating.
If you are wondering which therapy to try for immediate help with so-called picky eating in the context of Autism, this podcast should help”
“Join Sydney & Lori as they welcome special guest Shandy Laskey of Speaking of Health & Wellness, LLC onto the show. Shandy is an integrative speech-language pathologist, pediatric feeding specialist, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and an Epidemic Answers Certified Health Coach.
Through her own healing journey, she learned first hand the profound power of nutrition and lifestyle, and she has integrated this knowledge into her work with children and families. Shandy specializes in nutrition and mealtime coaching for parents of children with complex picky eating and neurodevelopmental disorders, offering online distance coaching to families around the world.
In today’s episode, we discuss how to incorporate new foods into your child’s diet and how to overcome picky eating. We also dive into food addictions and sensitivities that may be undermining your efforts to get your child to eat a healthy diet while driving behavioral issues in your child.”
“Is your child just a picky eater or do you have a problem feeder? Learn the difference and how you can help in our conversational interview with Shandy Laskey, MA, CCC-SLP, NTP. She’s a speech therapist, nutritionist, and health coach who specializes in mealtime and feeding issues. Discover the things that can cause picky eating and strategies to support yourself and your child on the road to happier, healthier meals and a better relationship with food.”
“Join me for episode 12 where we discuss Special Needs Kids and Picky Eaters with Shandy Laskey, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Speech Therapist. Learn how diet and digestive health impacts autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We’ll hear about the role of food intolerances in the disease process and some dietary recommendations that can be effective. Listen until the end to hear her health tip.
In this episode we discuss:
The Nutritional Therapy approach to kids with Autism and "Picky Eaters"
How does medicine approach these issues?
What is your approach to helping these kids?
Can you tell us about an example client?
Do you have a quick tip for parents of kids with similar issues?
Don’t miss episode 11 where we heard about Shandy Laskey’s health journey and how she became interested in adding Nutritional Therapy to her work as a Speech Therapist.”
“Join me for episode 11 where we meet Shandy Laskey, Speech Therapist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner whose practice focuses on Special Needs Kids. Learn how her own health journey led her to the field of Nutritional Therapy and how she transitioned from a traditional speech therapy approach to incorporating nutritional therapy in her work with kids on the Autism spectrum. Stay with us until the end to hear her health tip.
In this episode we discuss:
How did you decide to become a Nutritional Therapist?
What were you doing before that?
How has being an NTP helped you on your own health journey?
How do you incorporate Nutritional Therapy in your practice?
Do you have a quick tip for healthier living?
Do you see distance clients? How can people contact you?
Don’t miss Episode 12: Part 2 where we discuss Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Special Needs Kids with Shandy Laskey, NTP.”
“We know genes play a major role in autism, but are you aware that autism is also heavily influenced by environmental factors? The more we learn about autism as an epigenetic condition – the more we start to realise that lifestyle really matters!
This is a really empowering model to work from – because it means you can make a difference.
We know there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the complexities of autism but there are simple and effective strategies that ALL children can benefit from such as eating real food, restoring gut health and eliminating chemicals from around the home.
Tune in today as we talk to (the incredibly passionate) Shandy Laskey who will empower you with the knowledge and tools to make health promoting changes and help your child reach their full potential!”
“If you’re having trouble at mealtime with your children, you need to give this episode a listen to turn mealtime into a breeze.
During the episode we talked about:
What exactly a speech language pathologist does
Why your child may not want to be eating during mealtime
Picky eaters vs. Problem feeders
Best ways to deal with picky eaters
How to give your children positive food exposures
Why you shouldn’t expect your child to eat new foods straight away and what you should make happen first
How your child’s highchair could be causing eating difficulties
The best brands of high chairs recommended by a feeding specialist and how to modify current ones you may have if you’re on a budget
Tips for having the outcomes when giving a new food to your child
How to de-escalate mealtime and not have it turn into a power struggle
Problems with sippy cups
Why your toddler should drink with a straw”