Feeding & swallowing therapy

Our approach

As a parent, it is innate to want to nourish our children. When feeding our child comes with challenges, mealtime can become very stressful for the family. Mealtime provides opportunities for communication and social experiences. It is my passion to educate and support families on how to journey back to a positive feeding experience for the whole family.

Our approach: provide education, screen for appropriate referrals, and encourage motor learning through experience-based opportunities.

What is a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD)?

Any difficulty with oral intake as compared to same-age peers. It can be associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and/or psychosocial dysfunction.

What we treat

• Pediatric feeding disorders
• Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
• Infant feeding (bottle feeding)
• Transitioning to solids
• Oral motor and sensory impairments

When to see an SLP for a feeding evaluation

• Limited tolerance for, or difficulty transitioning to, age-appropriate textures and viscosities
• Coughing or gagging while eating or drinking
• Slow or ineffective chewing
• Poor coordination for the suck, swallow, breathe triad
• Audible or gulping sounds while feeding
• Feeding aversions or food refusals
• Stress surrounding mealtime
• Inability to consume foods and liquids to meet nutritional and hydration requirements