Feeding therapy

We understand that mealtime can be a source of stress for both children and adults when feeding issues arise. Our goal is to help create a comfortable and supportive environment to expand food preferences, enhance oral motor coordination, and develop safe swallowing techniques.

Common feeding challenges

• Transitioning to Solid Foods:

  • Some children may struggle with the transition from liquids to solid foods, affecting their ability to self-feed and enjoy a variety of age-appropriate foods.

• Limited Food Repertoire:

  • Individuals may have a limited range of accepted foods, making it challenging to achieve a balanced and nutritionally adequate diet

• Sensory Sensitivities and Texture Aversion:

  • Sensory issues related to taste, smell, or touch can contribute to feeding challenges, often seen in individuals with sensory processing disorders. Some individuals may struggle with aversions to certain textures, making it difficult to incorporate a variety of foods into their diet.

• Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia):

  • Swallowing challenges can result in discomfort, choking, or aspiration, impacting both safety and the enjoyment of meals.

• Oral Motor Difficulties:

  • Weakness in or reduced coordination of the muscles of the mouth and face can affect speech and feeding, leading to difficulties with both oral motor skills and overall feeding development.

• Behavioral Challenges During Meals:

  • Behavioral issues, such as refusal to sit at the table, tantrums, or anxiety during mealtimes, can disrupt the feeding process.

Feeding therapy can help with transitioning to solids, expanding food tolerance, addressing oral motor difficulties, improving swallowing function, and reducing mealtime stress and anxiety. If your child is having difficulty transitioning from breast/bottle to age-appropriate solid foods, refuses different food textures and flavors, or has difficulty chewing and swallowing, contact us today for help.