Santino had a great session today. He was greeted by SLP after being seen with Marcus. He reported requesting the bottle/pediasure however didn't give it to him knowing the feeding therapy session was following. I genuinely believed this assisted in the success of this session as Santino was hungry and accepted the food presented. He transitioned well to the table with cues. He reached in SLP's bag for a new V-tech spelling/letter toy. He helped put the vanilla pudding and yogurt (strawberry Noosa) on the table. When given the choice, Santino requested yogurt. When we previously worked on this exact food, Santino was aversive and did not want to interact. Today - he independently began to self feed with verbal cues. When self feeding, he takes small bite sizes - increased with cues. He continued to eat the yogurt without aversion. It was a very calm session - we continued to make words with letters he requested. Side note, - he was noted to use increased verbal requests and answered "yes" questions. When pudding was introduced visually, he batted it away. Therefore, it was placed open in his visual field without demand being placed. A water bottle was offered and he refused however with minimal verbal and tactile cues, he drank 3 independent sips. While Santino was playing with the letter activity, SLP put small amount of pudding in the yogurt. Santino continued to consume without aversion. SLP added increased amount of pudding, Santino continued to eat it. It was then placed next to the yogurt. SLP was providing specific praise "great eating pudding". The spoon was then placed in the pudding container and Santino continued to eat. It is evident that Santino has significant visual aversion to new food however it appears as if hunger plays a large part in his feeding as well. I believe decreasing pediasure/supplemental drinks will increase the amount of food he will eat. Often, the drinks will serve as primary means of nutrition and children won't be as willing to accept new foods because the drink will fulfill the hunger. Overall, Santino had a fantastic session and was very calm and successful with food. I spoke with Ms. Ingrid about this. I will see him Monday. Please bring more puree food.