Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
Feeding and swallowing therapy addresses difficulties children may experience with eating, drinking, and swallowing. These challenges can affect nutrition, growth, and mealtime experiences for the whole family.
Signs Your Child May Need Feeding Therapy
- Coughing, choking, or gagging during meals
- Refusing certain textures or types of food
- Difficulty transitioning from bottle to cup or from purees to solids
- Excessively long mealtimes
- Weight loss or failure to gain weight appropriately
- Difficulty chewing or managing food in the mouth
- Pocketing food in cheeks
- Anxiety or behavioral challenges around mealtimes
Conditions We Treat
- Pediatric dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
- Oral aversion and food refusal
- Texture sensitivities
- Feeding difficulties related to developmental delays
- Feeding challenges associated with sensory processing differences
Our Approach
Feeding therapy uses a supportive, child-centered approach to help children develop safe and enjoyable eating skills. Treatment may include oral motor exercises, sensory desensitization, mealtime strategies, and parent education to support progress at home.