feeding therapy services
In feeding therapy, occupational therapy practitioners work on identifying and addressing areas that may be impacting your child's ability to eat a well balanced diet. These areas of difficulty may be due to poor oral motor skills, sensory processing deficits and ability to self-regulate as well as behavioral concerns. Your child may benefit from feeding therapy if he/she presents with any of the concerns listed below.
Does your child.....
Does your child.....
- Eat a limited variety of foods?
- Gag at mealtimes?
- Pocket food in cheeks or under tongue?
- Take a long time to chew food?
- Have a meltdown during mealtimes especially when presented with new foods?