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OUR FEEDING APPROACH

Our feeding therapy approach is individualized to each child and family. We consider sensory processing, oral-motor skills, posture and positioning, developmental abilities, food experiences, and mealtime routines. Treatment may incorporate evidence-informed strategies, including principles from the SOS Approach to Feeding, to support positive food exploration and more comfortable, successful mealtimes.

Could Your Child Benefit From Feeding Therapy?

Sensory  &  Food Aversions

  • Strong reactions to certain textures, smells, or appearances

  • Very limited variety of accepted foods

  • Difficulty trying unfamiliar foods

Oral-Motor & Eating Skills

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  • Difficulty chewing age-appropriate foods

  • Pocketing food in the cheeks

  • Difficulty managing different food textures

  • Challenges using cups or utensils

Mealtime Participation

  • Significant distress during meals

  • Difficulty remaining at the table

  • Avoidance of family meals

  • Mealtimes that are frequently stressful for the child or family

Growth, Nutrition & Safety Concerns

  • Difficulty maintaining adequate food variety or intake

  • Concerns about growth or nutrition

  • Frequent coughing, gagging, or difficulty managing food

  • Feeding difficulties associated with medical or developmental concerns

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