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Published in final edited form as: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2019 Mar 26;122(6):603–609. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.03.020

Table 3.

Multidisciplinary Team Members That May Be Involved in the Management of Feeding Difficulties in Non–IgE-Mediated Gastrointestinal Allergies

Specialist	Benefit

Physician (allergist, gastroenterologist)	Optimizes medical management
	Facilitates the decision for enteral feeding support
	Facilitates the decision for further medical investigations
Dietitian	Provides specialized nutrition tailored to each child’s abilities, likes, and limitations
	Provides dietary elimination advice
	Optimizes nutrient intake within limited food variety
Speech and language therapist	Assesses oral motor skills and provides exercises and techniques to improve
Speech and language therapist	Offers advice on feeding bottles and utensils
Psychologist	Provides advice on child’s feeding behavior and coping strategies for families
Occupational therapist	Assesses development and sensory desensitization (ie, messy food play and activities to improve acceptance of food based on their sensory characteristics)