Feeding and Swallowing

We provide thorough assessment for feeding and swallowing disorders in infants, toddlers, and young children. Implementing evidence-based treatment techniques promotes safe and developmentally-appropriate feeding and swallowing skills.

Infant Feeding Difficulties

We strive to provide individualized care that supports both bottle feeding and the breast feeding dyad.

Common feeding challenges in infants:

  • Painful breastfeeding

  • Difficulty establishing a deep latch at breast or bottle

  • Bottle refusal

  • Loss of milk around the bottle nipple

  • Clicking, coughing, choking

  • Gassiness, arching, turning away

  • Difficulty with transitioning to solids

Our Comprehensive Approach to Treatment

Treatment is designed to address the root causes of feeding difficulties. We will create a customized plan for your child’s needs and provide ongoing support for your family.

Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential and requires a team approach to provide the most comprehensive care. We work closely with pediatricians, physical therapists, cranial sacral therapists, chiropractors, and lactation consultants to address the multifaceted nature of infant feeding issues.

Feeding therapy is a team approach, which requires parents and caregivers to be present and actively participating in each session.

Responsive Feeding for Toddlers

We specialize in providing responsive-based feeding therapy tailored to support toddlers and young children who may be struggling with eating. Our goal is to reduce stress around mealtimes and promote safe, enjoyable eating habits for your child, all while offering the necessary support to families navigating feeding challenges.

Common feeding challenges in toddlers:

  • Transitioning from purees to textured foods

  • Texture aversion

  • Picky eating

  • Food refusal

  • Choking and gagging

  • Impaired oral motor skills for eating

  • Limited food inventory

  • Mealtime stress and anxiety