Pediatric Feeding Therapy
What Is Feeding Therapy?
Pediatric feeding therapy is a specialty service to help children who have trouble eating, drinking, or swallowing. At the Center for Pediatric Therapy, we focus on helping your child overcome feeding challenges and create healthy eating habits. Our occupational and/or speech-language therapists work together with you and your child to find out what’s causing the feeding issues and create a personalized treatment plan. We promote a positive atmosphere during mealtimes and encourage enjoyable experiences with food.
Our therapists use various techniques, including engaging sensory activities, oral motor exercises and behavioral support, in order to gradually introduce new foods and encourage your child to explore a variety of food options. We may also use special tools to help your child eat more easily and safely. On this journey, we’ll be here for you and your child, providing the support and education to make mealtimes enjoyable and healthy.
Is Your Child Struggling?
Let us take the guesswork out for you. If you are questioning if your child may benefit from feeding therapy, an evaluation is the first step. Our team of highly trained specialists takes a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of your child’s feeding issues. Through hands-on treatment sessions, we aim to enhance your child’s oral-motor skills, expand their food choices, and encourage positive mealtime interactions within your family. Our therapists at the Center for Pediatric Therapy can truly make a difference.