Feeding Therapy
Small Steps.
Big Progress.
Both our speech and occupational therapists are specialized in feeding therapy. We offer services to support children develop healthy mealtime routines and increase their food intake.
Feeding therapy focuses on addressing challenges with eating such as sensory sensitivities, oral motor difficulties, and food aversions. We want to empower children and their families to enjoy mealtime together. A responsive feeding approach is used to reduce pressure for both child and caregivers.
Feeding Therapy Aims to…
Build safe, confident eating skills
Expand food variety in a gradual, child‑centered way
Reduce stress for both the child and the family
Strengthen oral‑motor skills needed for chewing and swallowing
Create positive, predictable mealtime routines
Feeding Therapy is ideal for children who:
Struggle with chewing, swallowing, or safely managing different food textures
Have sensory sensitivities that make eating stressful or overwhelming
Eat a very limited range of foods and resist trying new ones
Have medical or developmental conditions that affect feeding skills
Experience mealtime anxiety, gagging, or frequent mealtime battles
Need support transitioning from tube feeding or bottle feeding to age‑appropriate eating