Melanie Potock

by Rebecca Connick, MOT, LOTR “Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP describes using the 3E’s in the treatment of children with feeding deficits: Expose, Explore, and Expand. Her recently published book Adventures in...

By Melanie Potock As a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding treatment, I work mostly with kids, food and creating happier mealtimes for families. I often find the kitchen is...

By Melanie Potock I once had a client with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), age 10, who had a history of picky eating and feeding difficulties. He also had an affinity...

By Melanie Potock I sat in a popular restaurant chain and watched an 8 year old boy have a major meltdown at his table. His mother cringed as lunch time...

By Amelia Arvesen A boy consumes the highest amount of calories in his life as a teenager, which Boulder County dietitians consider a crucial time for him to grow into...

By Melanie Potock The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all students get at least 20 minutes to eat lunch, but many public elementary schools give kids just 20 minutes...

By Melanie Potock If you’ve had the good fortune of loving kids with autism, you’ve probably encountered a few unexpected lessons in life.  In honor of National Autism Awareness Month...