Feeding Therapy
expert feeding therapy services tailored to your individual needs. Our team of compassionate professionals specializes in addressing a range of feeding challenges, from picky eating to sensory sensitivities, helping you or your loved one develop healthy eating habits and enjoy mealtimes again."
Bottles, Boobies and Tubies!
Peer Feeding Support Group!
Wednesday from 11am -12pm
We understand that feeding challenges can be overwhelming and isolating. That's why we've created a Bottle, Boobies and Tubies, a judgment-free space where parents and caregivers can share their experiences, gain practical advice, and connect with others facing similar struggles. Our group meetings offer valuable insights, resources, and a sense of community as we navigate the joys and obstacles of feeding together. Whether you're dealing with picky eating, food allergies, or other feeding issues, our group is here to provide you with the encouragement and understanding you need to help your child thrive. Join us and let's support each other through this journey.
When to Seek Help!
Seeking help for feeding therapy is important if an individual, especially an infant or child, is experiencing difficulties with eating, drinking, or swallowing that are impacting their nutritional intake, growth, or overall well-being.
If you notice any of these signs or have concerns about your child's feeding, it is important to seek help from a healthcare professional. Feeding therapy can help address these issues and improve your child's feeding skills, nutritional intake, and overall quality of life.
Difficulty with breast or bottle feeding:
If an infant has difficulty latching onto the breast or bottle, has a weak suck, or struggles to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing while feeding.
Refusal to eat or drink:
If a child consistently refuses to eat or drink certain types of food or liquids, or refuses to eat altogether, this could be a sign of feeding difficulties.
Gagging, choking, or coughing:
If a child frequently gags, chokes, or coughs while eating or drinking, or if they have difficulty managing their saliva or secretions.
Difficulty transitioning to solid foods:
If a child has difficulty transitioning from pureed or soft foods to solid foods, or if they have difficulty chewing or swallowing solid foods.
Slow weight gain or growth:
If a child is not gaining weight or growing at a normal rate, or if they have difficulty maintaining their nutritional status.
Frequent respiratory infections:
If a child frequently develops respiratory infections or pneumonia, especially after eating or drinking.
Oral motor delays or sensory issues:
If a child has oral motor delays, such as weak oral muscles or poor coordination of oral movements, or if they have sensory issues that affect their ability to eat or drink.
Behavioral issues:
If a child has behavioral issues that interfere with feeding, such as tantrums or aggression during meals, or if they exhibit signs of anxiety or stress related to eating.
Developmental delays:
If a child has other developmental delays, such as delays in speech and language development or motor development, they may also be at risk for feeding difficulties.
Tube Feeders
we provide comprehensive dysphagia management therapy services, specializing in addressing issues related to thickened liquids and weaning. Our team of skilled speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists work collaboratively with you or your loved one to assess swallowing function, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide targeted interventions to improve swallowing safety and efficiency.
Whether you or your loved one requires guidance with managing thickened liquids or transitioning from tube feedings to oral feedings, we are here to provide the expertise and support needed to achieve improved swallowing function and overall quality of life. Contact us today to learn more about our dysphagia management therapy services and how we can assist you on your journey towards enhanced swallowing function and independence.
Picky Eating
We offer compassionate and personalized therapy services to address mealtime challenges, picky eating, restricted eating, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Our experienced team of speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists specializes in working with individuals of all ages to develop positive feeding experiences and improve overall nutritional intake. We understand the complexities of feeding difficulties and the impact they can have on an individual's physical and emotional well-being.
Whether you or your loved one are struggling with ARFID, picky eating habits, or mealtime challenges, we are here to provide the support, guidance, and expertise needed to help you develop healthy eating habits and enjoy mealtimes again. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a positive and fulfilling feeding journey.
Sensory Challenges
We offer specialized therapy services to address sensory challenges related to feeding. Our dedicated team of occupational therapists is experienced in working with individuals of all ages who struggle with sensory sensitivities or aversions that impact their ability to eat and enjoy a variety of foods. We understand the complexities of sensory challenges and their impact on feeding, and we are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment to help individuals develop positive feeding experiences.
Whether you or your loved one are sensitive to certain textures, temperatures, or tastes, we are here to provide the guidance, support, and strategies needed to overcome sensory challenges and develop healthy eating habits. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a positive feeding journey.
Tube Feeders
We specialize in personalized feeding therapy for individuals transitioning from tube feedings to oral feedings. Our experienced team of healthcare professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and dietitians, will work closely with you or your loved one to develop a comprehensive plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Through a combination of oral motor exercises, sensory strategies, and behavioral support, we aim to help you or your loved one regain confidence and independence in eating. Together, we can navigate this journey towards oral feeding success. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards reclaiming your oral feeding function.
Help Your Child Succeed Now!
When you’re facing feeding issues, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Adaptive Pediatric Therapy can help you understand your child’s unique feeding challenges and give you confidence to make decisions for their health. We can advise on optimal timing of tie releases and assist before and after a procedure. We can also connect you with lactation consultants and other specialists to complete your infant feeding team.